NM-395 over Rio Hondo
PoorLincoln County, New Mexico · 0.20 M S JCT US-70/380 · Structure no. 000000000005272
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-395 over Rio Hondo is a steel truss - thru carrying NM-395 over Rio Hondo in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-395 over Rio Hondo built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-395 over Rio Hondo 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NM-395 over Rio Hondo carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-395 over Rio Hondo?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns NM-395 over Rio Hondo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.