NM-200 over Pecos River
FairEddy County, New Mexico · 1.4 Miles East of US 285 · Structure no. 000000000008888
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 491 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,618
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-200 over Pecos River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-200 over Pecos River in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,618 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 491 ft (149.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-200 over Pecos River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-200 over Pecos River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does NM-200 over Pecos River carry?
About 1,618 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is NM-200 over Pecos River?
The structure is 491 ft (149.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns NM-200 over Pecos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.