NM-126 over Rio De Las Vacas
GoodSandoval County, New Mexico · 12.2 Mi. E. Jct. US 550 · Structure no. 000000000009327
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 53
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-126 over Rio De Las Vacas is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-126 over Rio De Las Vacas in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 35 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 | 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-126 over Rio De Las Vacas built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-126 over Rio De Las Vacas 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NM-126 over Rio De Las Vacas carry?
About 53 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-126 over Rio De Las Vacas?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NM-126 over Rio De Las Vacas?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.