NM-516 over Animas River
FairSan Juan County, New Mexico · 1.7 MI N JCT US64/NM-516 · Structure no. 000000000008571
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 303 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,352
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-516 over Animas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-516 over Animas River in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 21,352 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,038 by 2043. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-516 over Animas River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-516 over Animas River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NM-516 over Animas River carry?
About 21,352 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NM-516 over Animas River?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns NM-516 over Animas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.