NM-249 over Pecos River
GoodChaves County, New Mexico · 3.4 M E JCT NM-2/NM-249 · Structure no. 000000000009585
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,562
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-249 over Pecos River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-249 over Pecos River in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,562 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,124 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 101.3 mi (163 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-249 over Pecos River built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-249 over Pecos 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NM-249 over Pecos River carry?
About 1,562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-249 over Pecos River?
The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NM-249 over Pecos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.