US Bridges

IRR/NM-6 over Rio San Jose

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · 1.35 MI S of I-40 · Structure no. 000000000009744

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,803
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/NM-6 over Rio San Jose is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR/NM-6 over Rio San Jose in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,803 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,452 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesIRR/NM-6
CrossesRio San Jose
Location1.35 MI S of I-40
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates34.96752, -107.17479
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,803 (2023)
Projected traffic2,452 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
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 IRR/NM-6 over Rio San Jose built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/NM-6 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IRR/NM-6 over Rio San Jose carry?

About 1,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR/NM-6 over Rio San Jose?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR/NM-6 over Rio San Jose?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.