NM-512 over Chavez Creek
GoodRio Arriba County, New Mexico · NM-512 @ Mm 3.2 · Structure no. 000000000009351
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 697
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-512 over Chavez Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-512 over Chavez Creek in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 947 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-512 over Chavez Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-512 over Chavez 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 2023.
How much traffic does NM-512 over Chavez Creek carry?
About 697 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-512 over Chavez Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NM-512 over Chavez Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.