NM-126 over Rio Cebolla
GoodSandoval County, New Mexico · 28.9 MI E of US-550 · Structure no. 000000000009439
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 535 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-126 over Rio Cebolla is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-126 over Rio Cebolla in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-126 over Rio Cebolla built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-126 over Rio Cebolla 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NM-126 over Rio Cebolla carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NM-126 over Rio Cebolla?
The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NM-126 over Rio Cebolla?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.