NM-371 over BNSF Railroad
GoodMcKinley County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI N of I-40/THOREAU · Structure no. 000000000008603
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,698
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-371 over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-371 over BNSF Railroad in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,698 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,029 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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-371 over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-371 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NM-371 over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 3,698 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-371 over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns NM-371 over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.