NM-26 over Rio Grande
FairDona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.9 MI N JCT NM-185/HATCH · Structure no. 000000000006484
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 691 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,637
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-26 over Rio Grande is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-26 over Rio Grande in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,637 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,946 by 2043. The structure is 691 ft (210.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-26 over Rio Grande built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-26 over Rio Grande in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does NM-26 over Rio Grande carry?
About 3,637 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-26 over Rio Grande?
The structure is 691 ft (210.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NM-26 over Rio Grande?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.