NM-95 over Chama River
FairRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 0.45 MI W JCT US 64/84 · Structure no. 000000000005727
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 282 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 606
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-95 over Chama River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-95 over Chama River in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 606 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 824 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 NM-95 over Chama River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-95 over Chama River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does NM-95 over Chama River carry?
About 606 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-95 over Chama River?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NM-95 over Chama River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.