NM-22 over Nmrx
PoorSandoval County, New Mexico · 4.0 MI NW of I-25/NM-22 · Structure no. 000000000007011
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,937
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-22 over Nmrx is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-22 over Nmrx in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,937 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,634 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-22 over Nmrx built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-22 over Nmrx 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does NM-22 over Nmrx carry?
About 1,937 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-22 over Nmrx?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NM-22 over Nmrx?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.