US Bridges

NM-371 over Hunter Wash

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San Juan County, New Mexico · 34.2 MI S JCT 371 & P · Structure no. 000000000008441

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,653
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-371 over Hunter Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-371 over Hunter Wash in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-371
CrossesHunter Wash
Location34.2 MI S JCT 371 & P
RouteState Highway 371
CountySan Juan County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.2659, -108.27161
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,653 (2023)
Projected traffic3,608 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$439,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-371 over Hunter Wash built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-371 over Hunter Wash 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NM-371 over Hunter Wash carry?

About 2,653 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-371 over Hunter Wash?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NM-371 over Hunter Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.