US Bridges

NM-602 over Bread Spring Wash

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · 6.3 MI S of JCT NM-118 · Structure no. 000000000009719

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,837
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-602 over Bread Spring Wash is a other other carrying NM-602 over Bread Spring Wash in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,837 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,670 by 2038. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesNM-602
CrossesBread Spring Wash
Location6.3 MI S of JCT NM-118
RouteState Highway 602
Coordinates35.43817, -108.74517
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,837 (2018)
Projected traffic11,670 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-602 over Bread Spring Wash built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-602 over Bread Spring Wash 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 NM-602 over Bread Spring Wash carry?

About 8,837 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-602 over Bread Spring Wash?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NM-602 over Bread Spring Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.