NM-126 over Rito Laspalomas
FairSandoval County, New Mexico · 13.05 E of US-550 · Structure no. 000000000009582
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-126 over Rito Laspalomas is a concrete slab carrying NM-126 over Rito Laspalomas in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Rito Laspalomas built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-126 over Rito Laspalomas in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does NM-126 over Rito Laspalomas carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is NM-126 over Rito Laspalomas?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NM-126 over Rito Laspalomas?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.