NM-96 over Rio Puerco
GoodRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 17.48 M W of JCT 96/84 · Structure no. 000000000009822
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 193 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 915
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-96 over Rio Puerco is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-96 over Rio Puerco in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 915 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,244 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-96 over Rio Puerco built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-96 over Rio Puerco 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NM-96 over Rio Puerco carry?
About 915 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is NM-96 over Rio Puerco?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NM-96 over Rio Puerco?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.