US Bridges

NM-92 over Gila River

Fair

Hidalgo County, New Mexico · 7.0 MI E of Ariz Line · Structure no. 000000000003492

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
636 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-92 over Gila River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-92 over Gila River in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2043. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-92
CrossesGila River
Location7.0 MI E of Ariz Line
RouteState Highway 92
CountyHidalgo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.65545, -108.95603
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length636 ft (193.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2023)
Projected traffic227 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-92 over Gila River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-92 over Gila 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NM-92 over Gila River carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-92 over Gila River?

The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NM-92 over Gila River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.