NM-537 over Tapacito Creek
GoodRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 28.06 MI NE of US-550 · Structure no. 000000000008988
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 317
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-537 over Tapacito Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-537 over Tapacito Creek in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 431 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-537 over Tapacito Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-537 over Tapacito Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does NM-537 over Tapacito Creek carry?
About 317 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-537 over Tapacito Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns NM-537 over Tapacito Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.