NM-219 over Pintada Creek
PoorGuadalupe County, New Mexico · 5.8 MI S of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007306
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 299 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 799
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-219 over Pintada Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-219 over Pintada Creek in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 799 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2043. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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-219 over Pintada Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-219 over Pintada Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does NM-219 over Pintada Creek carry?
About 799 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-219 over Pintada Creek?
The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NM-219 over Pintada Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.