US Bridges

NM-112 over Rito De T.A.

Good

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · 4.9 MI South Jct. US 84 · Structure no. 000000000009255

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-112 over Rito De T.A. is a concrete culvert carrying NM-112 over Rito De T.A. in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesNM-112
CrossesRito De T.A.
Location4.9 MI South Jct. US 84
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates36.66869, -106.62076
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2023)
Projected traffic331 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-112 over Rito De T.A. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-112 over Rito De T.A. 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does NM-112 over Rito De T.A. carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-112 over Rito De T.A.?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns NM-112 over Rito De T.A.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.