US Bridges

NM-313 over Maria Chavez

Good

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 14.9 MI N of US-550 · Structure no. 000000000009432

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,778
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-313 over Maria Chavez is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-313 over Maria Chavez in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,778 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,778 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNM-313
CrossesMaria Chavez
Location14.9 MI N of US-550
RouteState Highway 313
Coordinates35.38746, -106.4648
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,778 (2023)
Projected traffic3,778 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-313 over Maria Chavez built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-313 over Maria Chavez 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 2024.

How much traffic does NM-313 over Maria Chavez carry?

About 2,778 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-313 over Maria Chavez?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NM-313 over Maria Chavez?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.