31-Z001 over Rio Puerco
GoodMcKinley County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI W of NM-118 · Structure no. 000000000008847
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 988
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
31-Z001 over Rio Puerco is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31-Z001 over Rio Puerco in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 988 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,343 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 31-Z001 over Rio Puerco built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is 31-Z001 over Rio Puerco 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 31-Z001 over Rio Puerco carry?
About 988 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 31-Z001 over Rio Puerco?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns 31-Z001 over Rio Puerco?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.