NM-12 over San Francisco River
FairCatron County, New Mexico · 7.18 MI NE of JCT US-180 · Structure no. 000000000005948
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 708
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-12 over San Francisco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-12 over San Francisco River in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 708 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-12 over San Francisco River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-12 over San Francisco River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does NM-12 over San Francisco River carry?
About 708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-12 over San Francisco River?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NM-12 over San Francisco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.