NM-605 over Rio San Jose
FairCibola County, New Mexico · 0.05 MI N of JCT NM-122 · Structure no. 000000000007156
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,527
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-605 over Rio San Jose is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-605 over Rio San Jose in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 56 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 2,527 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,436 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-605 over Rio San Jose built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is NM-605 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NM-605 over Rio San Jose carry?
About 2,527 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NM-605 over Rio San Jose?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns NM-605 over Rio San Jose?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.