NM-80 over San Simon River
FairHidalgo County, New Mexico · 15.9 MI NE of Ariz Line · Structure no. 000000000007627
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-80 over San Simon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-80 over San Simon River in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 47 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-80 over San Simon River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-80 over San Simon 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NM-80 over San Simon River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NM-80 over San Simon River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns NM-80 over San Simon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.