NM-57 over Escavada Wash
FairSan Juan County, New Mexico · 21.4 MI S of JCT US 550 · Structure no. 000000000008399
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 144
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-57 over Escavada Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-57 over Escavada Wash in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-57 over Escavada Wash built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-57 over Escavada Wash 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does NM-57 over Escavada Wash carry?
About 144 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-57 over Escavada Wash?
The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NM-57 over Escavada Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.