NM-53 over Rio San Jose/Bnsf R/R
PoorCibola County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI S of NM-122 · Structure no. 000000000007144
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 619 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,763
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-53 over Rio San Jose/Bnsf R/R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-53 over Rio San Jose/Bnsf R/R in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 5,763 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,837 by 2043. The structure is 619 ft (188.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 NM-53 over Rio San Jose/Bnsf R/R built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-53 over Rio San Jose/Bnsf R/R 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does NM-53 over Rio San Jose/Bnsf R/R carry?
About 5,763 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NM-53 over Rio San Jose/Bnsf R/R?
The structure is 619 ft (188.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns NM-53 over Rio San Jose/Bnsf R/R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.