NM-371 over Chaco River
GoodSan Juan County, New Mexico · 56.0 MI N of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007465
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 393 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,653
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-371 over Chaco River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-371 over Chaco River in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,653 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,608 by 2043. The structure is 393 ft (119.9 m) long and 51 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-371 over Chaco River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-371 over Chaco River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does NM-371 over Chaco River carry?
About 2,653 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-371 over Chaco River?
The structure is 393 ft (119.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns NM-371 over Chaco River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.