US Bridges

NM-117 over Rio San Jose

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · 4.4 M.E JCT NM122 & N · Structure no. 000000000009075

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
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 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 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 91 ft (27.7 m) long.

CarriesNM-117
CrossesRio San Jose
Location4.4 M.E JCT NM122 & N
RouteState Highway 117
Coordinates35.09776, -107.77371
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-117 over Rio San Jose built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 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 August 2023.

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 91 ft (27.7 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.