Camino Escondido over Chamita River
PoorClosed to trafficRio Arriba County, New Mexico · .3 MI NE US 64 in Chama · Structure no. 000000000009583
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 166
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Camino Escondido over Chamita River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camino Escondido over Chamita River in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Camino Escondido over Chamita River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Camino Escondido over Chamita River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Camino Escondido over Chamita River carry?
About 166 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Camino Escondido over Chamita River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Camino Escondido over Chamita River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.