NM-576 over Vallecitos River
PoorRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 0.15 MI W Nm 111 @ 14.2 · Structure no. 000000000005899
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-576 over Vallecitos River is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-576 over Vallecitos River in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 116 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-576 over Vallecitos River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-576 over Vallecitos River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does NM-576 over Vallecitos River carry?
About 116 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-576 over Vallecitos River?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns NM-576 over Vallecitos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.