31-Z043 over Rio Puerco
PoorPosted for loadMcKinley County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI N NM-118 /E Gallup · Structure no. 000000000008085
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 337
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
31-Z043 over Rio Puerco is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31-Z043 over Rio Puerco in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 31-Z043 over Rio Puerco built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 31-Z043 over Rio Puerco 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 31-Z043 over Rio Puerco carry?
About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is 31-Z043 over Rio Puerco?
The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns 31-Z043 over Rio Puerco?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.