NM-185 over Rio Grande
GoodDona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.3 M N JCT NM-157/NM-185 · Structure no. 000000000009284
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 504 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 847
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-185 over Rio Grande is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-185 over Rio Grande in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 847 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,151 by 2043. The structure is 504 ft (153.5 m) long and 36 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-185 over Rio Grande built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-185 over Rio Grande 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-185 over Rio Grande carry?
About 847 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-185 over Rio Grande?
The structure is 504 ft (153.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NM-185 over Rio Grande?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.