US Bridges

NM-467 over BNSF Railroad

Good

Curry County, New Mexico · .25 MI S of Jct. US 60/84 · Structure no. 000000000009365

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,893
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-467 over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-467 over BNSF Railroad in Curry County, New Mexico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,893 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,934 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNM-467
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location.25 MI S of Jct. US 60/84
RouteState Highway 467
Coordinates34.40128, -103.26692
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,893 (2023)
Projected traffic3,934 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 NM-467 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-467 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NM-467 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 2,893 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-467 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns NM-467 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.