US Bridges

NM-211 over Gila River

Good

Grant County, New Mexico · 1.72 MI E of US-180/CLIFF · Structure no. 000000000007463

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
311 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-211 over Gila River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-211 over Gila River in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2043. The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNM-211
CrossesGila River
Location1.72 MI E of US-180/CLIFF
RouteState Highway 211
Coordinates32.9692, -108.58742
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2023)
Projected traffic636 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-211 over Gila River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-211 over Gila River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NM-211 over Gila River carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-211 over Gila River?

The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NM-211 over Gila River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.