NM-122 Wbl over BNSF Railroad
GoodCibola County, New Mexico · 2.9 MI E of NM-53/GRANTS · Structure no. 000000000005981
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,232
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-122 Wbl over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-122 Wbl over BNSF Railroad in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 66 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 8,232 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,195 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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-122 Wbl over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is NM-122 Wbl 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 2025.
How much traffic does NM-122 Wbl over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 8,232 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is NM-122 Wbl over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NM-122 Wbl over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.