31-003A over Rio Puerco
GoodMcKinley County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI N of NM-118/GALLUP · Structure no. 000000000009718
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,781
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
31-003A over Rio Puerco is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31-003A over Rio Puerco in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,781 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,782 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 31-003A over Rio Puerco built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is 31-003A 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 31-003A over Rio Puerco carry?
About 2,781 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 31-003A over Rio Puerco?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns 31-003A over Rio Puerco?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.