39-212 over Coyote Creek
PoorClosed to trafficRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI N of NM-96/COYOTE · Structure no. 000000000007915
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 166
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
39-212 over Coyote Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 39-212 over Coyote Creek in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 90 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 39-212 over Coyote Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is 39-212 over Coyote Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 39-212 over Coyote Creek carry?
About 166 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is 39-212 over Coyote Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 39-212 over Coyote Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.