US Bridges

39-057 over Rio Grande

Fair

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · 0.5 MI W of JCT NM-68 · Structure no. 000000000008583

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

39-057 over Rio Grande is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 39-057 over Rio Grande in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 218 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries39-057
CrossesRio Grande
Location0.5 MI W of JCT NM-68
RouteCounty Highway 39057
CountyRio Arriba County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.14611, -105.99801
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2023)
Projected traffic218 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 39-057 over Rio Grande built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39-057 over Rio Grande 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 39-057 over Rio Grande carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 39-057 over Rio Grande?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 39-057 over Rio Grande?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.