US Bridges

Nimitz Street over Rio San Jose

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · 0.24 MI N of JCT NM-122 · Structure no. 000000000009489

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,957
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nimitz Street over Rio San Jose is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nimitz Street over Rio San Jose in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,957 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,741 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNimitz Street
CrossesRio San Jose
Location0.24 MI N of JCT NM-122
RouteCity Street 5953
Coordinates35.14716, -107.83582
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,957 (2023)
Projected traffic6,741 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2050 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nimitz Street over Rio San Jose built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nimitz Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nimitz Street over Rio San Jose carry?

About 4,957 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nimitz Street over Rio San Jose?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nimitz Street over Rio San Jose?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.