NM-119 over Pecos River
FairGuadalupe County, New Mexico · 4.4 MI W of JCT US-84 · Structure no. 000000000006371
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 332 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 319
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-119 over Pecos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-119 over Pecos River in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2043. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-119 over Pecos River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-119 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does NM-119 over Pecos River carry?
About 319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-119 over Pecos River?
The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NM-119 over Pecos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.