NM-117 over BNSF Railroad
GoodCibola County, New Mexico · 3.7 MI E. JCT NM122/NM117 · Structure no. 000000000009073
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,848
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-117 over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-117 over BNSF Railroad in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 1,848 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,513 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-117 over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-117 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does NM-117 over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 1,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-117 over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NM-117 over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.