NM-566 over Rio Puerco (north Fork)
GoodMcKinley County, New Mexico · 6.5 MI N of NM-118 · Structure no. 000000000009983
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,241
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-566 over Rio Puerco (north Fork) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-566 over Rio Puerco (north Fork) in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 3,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,407 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 NM-566 over Rio Puerco (north Fork) built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-566 over Rio Puerco (north Fork) 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NM-566 over Rio Puerco (north Fork) carry?
About 3,241 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NM-566 over Rio Puerco (north Fork)?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns NM-566 over Rio Puerco (north Fork)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.