NM-122 over BNSF Railroad
FairCibola County, New Mexico · 1.9 MI E of NM-605 · Structure no. 000000000008563
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,054
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-122 over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-122 over BNSF Railroad in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 40 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 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 9,054 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,313 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-122 over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is NM-122 over BNSF Railroad 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-122 over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 9,054 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NM-122 over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns NM-122 over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.