US Bridges

NM-435 over San Francisco River

Good

Catron County, New Mexico · South of Nm 435 · Structure no. 000000000009653

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
578
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-435 over San Francisco River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-435 over San Francisco River in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 578 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2043. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesNM-435
CrossesSan Francisco River
LocationSouth of Nm 435
RouteU.S. Route 435
Coordinates33.64308, -108.78939
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2023)
Projected traffic786 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-435 over San Francisco River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-435 over San Francisco River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does NM-435 over San Francisco River carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-435 over San Francisco River?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NM-435 over San Francisco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.