IRR/NM-53 over Rio Pescado
FairMcKinley County, New Mexico · 6.0 MI E of NM-602/ZUNI · Structure no. 000000000008675
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,071
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR/NM-53 over Rio Pescado is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR/NM-53 over Rio Pescado in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 IRR/NM-53 over Rio Pescado built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR/NM-53 over Rio Pescado 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does IRR/NM-53 over Rio Pescado carry?
About 1,071 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is IRR/NM-53 over Rio Pescado?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns IRR/NM-53 over Rio Pescado?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.