US Bridges

NM-225 over Rio Grande

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 1.2 MI E of JCT NM-28 · Structure no. 000000000008639

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
377 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,836
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-225 over Rio Grande is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-225 over Rio Grande in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,836 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,576 by 2043. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNM-225
CrossesRio Grande
Location1.2 MI E of JCT NM-28
RouteState Highway 225
Coordinates31.99933, -106.63584
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,836 (2023)
Projected traffic6,576 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-225 over Rio Grande built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-225 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 2024.

How much traffic does NM-225 over Rio Grande carry?

About 4,836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NM-225 over Rio Grande?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NM-225 over Rio Grande?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.