US Bridges

NM-377 over Mimbres River

Good

Luna County, New Mexico · 1.9 MI N of NM-549 · Structure no. 000000000009448

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-377 over Mimbres River is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-377 over Mimbres River in Luna County, New Mexico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 337 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNM-377
CrossesMimbres River
Location1.9 MI N of NM-549
RouteState Highway 377
Coordinates32.26874, -107.65505
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2023)
Projected traffic458 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-377 over Mimbres River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-377 over Mimbres River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does NM-377 over Mimbres River carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-377 over Mimbres River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NM-377 over Mimbres River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.