US Bridges

NM-264 Wbl over Coal Mine Haul Road

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 12.0 MI W of JCT US-491 · Structure no. 000000000008627

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,056
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-264 Wbl over Coal Mine Haul Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-264 Wbl over Coal Mine Haul Road in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 14,056 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,116 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-264 Wbl
CrossesCoal Mine Haul Road
Location12.0 MI W of JCT US-491
RouteState Highway 264
Coordinates35.63729, -108.98438
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,056 (2023)
Projected traffic19,116 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$564,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-264 Wbl over Coal Mine Haul Road built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-264 Wbl over Coal Mine Haul Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NM-264 Wbl over Coal Mine Haul Road carry?

About 14,056 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is NM-264 Wbl over Coal Mine Haul Road?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns NM-264 Wbl over Coal Mine Haul Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.