NM-17 over Chama River
FairRio Arriba County, New Mexico · Nm 17 Mm 2.1 · Structure no. 000000000006950
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 498
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-17 over Chama River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-17 over Chama River in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 55 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 5 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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-17 over Chama River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is NM-17 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NM-17 over Chama River carry?
About 498 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-17 over Chama River?
The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns NM-17 over Chama River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.