NM-118 over BNSF Railroad
GoodMcKinley County, New Mexico · 8.0 MI E of Ariz ST Line · Structure no. 000000000003488
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 333 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 562
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-118 over BNSF Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-118 over BNSF Railroad in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2043. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-118 over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is NM-118 over BNSF Railroad 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-118 over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-118 over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns NM-118 over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.