US Bridges

NM-192 over Rio Grande

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 1.2 MI E of NM-28 · Structure no. 000000000008765

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
483 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,777
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-192 over Rio Grande is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-192 over Rio Grande in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,777 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,776 by 2043. The structure is 483 ft (147.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNM-192
CrossesRio Grande
Location1.2 MI E of NM-28
RouteState Highway 192
Coordinates32.16161, -106.71692
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length483 ft (147.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,777 (2023)
Projected traffic3,776 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-192 over Rio Grande built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-192 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 2023.

How much traffic does NM-192 over Rio Grande carry?

About 2,777 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-192 over Rio Grande?

The structure is 483 ft (147.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns NM-192 over Rio Grande?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.