NM-140 over Rio Grande
FairDona Ana County, New Mexico · 5.1 MI E of NM-185/HATCH · Structure no. 000000000007534
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 301
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-140 over Rio Grande is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-140 over Rio Grande in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-140 over Rio Grande built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-140 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NM-140 over Rio Grande carry?
About 301 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-140 over Rio Grande?
The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NM-140 over Rio Grande?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.