NM-118 over Rio Puerco
GoodMcKinley County, New Mexico · 1.15 MI NW of I-40/EXT-36 · Structure no. 000000000010037
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,495
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-118 over Rio Puerco is a steel culvert carrying NM-118 over Rio Puerco in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,495 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,033 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-118 over Rio Puerco built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-118 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NM-118 over Rio Puerco carry?
About 1,495 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-118 over Rio Puerco?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).
Who owns NM-118 over Rio Puerco?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.