US Bridges

NM-152 over Rio Mimbres

Good

Grant County, New Mexico · 0.353 MI E of JCT NM-61 · Structure no. 000000000008633

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
308
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-152 over Rio Mimbres is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-152 over Rio Mimbres in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-152
CrossesRio Mimbres
Location0.353 MI E of JCT NM-61
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates32.79086, -107.91545
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2023)
Projected traffic418 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-152 over Rio Mimbres built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-152 over Rio Mimbres 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NM-152 over Rio Mimbres carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-152 over Rio Mimbres?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NM-152 over Rio Mimbres?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.