US Bridges

NM-117 over Rio San Jose

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · 0.13 MI E of JCT NM122 · Structure no. 000000000009074

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,848
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-117 over Rio San Jose is a concrete culvert carrying NM-117 over Rio San Jose in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 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 49 ft (14.9 m) long.

CarriesNM-117
CrossesRio San Jose
Location0.13 MI E of JCT NM122
RouteState Highway 117
Coordinates35.13889, -107.8268
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,848 (2023)
Projected traffic2,513 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-117 over Rio San Jose built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-117 over Rio San Jose 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does NM-117 over Rio San Jose carry?

About 1,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-117 over Rio San Jose?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-117 over Rio San Jose?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.