NM-136 over Union Pacific Railroad
GoodDona Ana County, New Mexico · 3.1 MI SW of NM-273 · Structure no. 000000000008946
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,128
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-136 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NM-136 over Union Pacific Railroad in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 29 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 6,128 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,334 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-136 over Union Pacific Railroad built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is NM-136 over Union Pacific 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does NM-136 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?
About 6,128 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is NM-136 over Union Pacific Railroad?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns NM-136 over Union Pacific Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.