NM-124 over BNSF Railroad
GoodCibola County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI E of NM-279 · Structure no. 000000000005477
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,209
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-124 over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-124 over BNSF Railroad in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 70 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 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 2,209 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,004 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-124 over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is NM-124 over BNSF Railroad 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 2024.
How much traffic does NM-124 over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 2,209 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-124 over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns NM-124 over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.