NM-313 over Las Huertas Creek
PoorSandoval County, New Mexico · 4.7 MI N of JCT US-550 · Structure no. 000000000007628
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,686
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-313 over Las Huertas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-313 over Las Huertas Creek in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 7,686 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,452 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 NM-313 over Las Huertas Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-313 over Las Huertas Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does NM-313 over Las Huertas Creek carry?
About 7,686 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NM-313 over Las Huertas Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NM-313 over Las Huertas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.