IRR/NM-124 over Rio San Jose
PoorCibola County, New Mexico · 3.62 Me JCT NM-142/NM-117 · Structure no. 000000000001778
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 356
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR/NM-124 over Rio San Jose is a steel truss - thru carrying IRR/NM-124 over Rio San Jose in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 356 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR/NM-124 over Rio San Jose built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR/NM-124 over Rio San Jose in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does IRR/NM-124 over Rio San Jose carry?
About 356 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is IRR/NM-124 over Rio San Jose?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns IRR/NM-124 over Rio San Jose?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.