US Bridges

NM-516 over North Farmington Ditch

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 2.15 MI N JCT US64/NM-516 · Structure no. 000000000008658

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,352
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-516 over North Farmington Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-516 over North Farmington Ditch 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNM-516
CrossesNorth Farmington Ditch
Location2.15 MI N JCT US64/NM-516
RouteState Highway 516
Coordinates36.74234, -108.16726
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,352 (2023)
Projected traffic29,038 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-516 over North Farmington Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-516 over North Farmington Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NM-516 over North Farmington Ditch carry?

About 21,352 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-516 over North Farmington Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns NM-516 over North Farmington Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.