US Bridges

NM-2 over Rio Felix

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 1.0 MI N. of JCT Nm 249 · Structure no. 000000000008545

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,514
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-2 over Rio Felix is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-2 over Rio Felix in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 2,514 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,419 by 2043. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-2
CrossesRio Felix
Location1.0 MI N. of JCT Nm 249
RouteState Highway 2
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.13112, -104.33648
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,514 (2023)
Projected traffic3,419 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-2 over Rio Felix built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-2 over Rio Felix 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NM-2 over Rio Felix carry?

About 2,514 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-2 over Rio Felix?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NM-2 over Rio Felix?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.