NM-609 over BNSF R/R Rio Puerco
FairMcKinley County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI N of NM118/GALLUP · Structure no. 000000000007617
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 384 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,095
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-609 over BNSF R/R Rio Puerco is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-609 over BNSF R/R Rio Puerco in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 16,095 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,889 by 2043. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-609 over BNSF R/R Rio Puerco built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-609 over BNSF R/R Rio Puerco 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does NM-609 over BNSF R/R Rio Puerco carry?
About 16,095 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NM-609 over BNSF R/R Rio Puerco?
The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns NM-609 over BNSF R/R Rio Puerco?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.