NM-122 over Rio San Jose
FairCibola County, New Mexico · 1.0 MI E of NM-53/GRANTS · Structure no. 000000000005494
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,717
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-122 over Rio San Jose is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-122 over Rio San Jose in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1955, 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 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 12,717 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,295 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-122 over Rio San Jose built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-122 over Rio San Jose 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does NM-122 over Rio San Jose carry?
About 12,717 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is NM-122 over Rio San Jose?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns NM-122 over Rio San Jose?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.