NM-5001 over Animas River
FairSan Juan County, New Mexico · 0.85 MI E of JCT NM-371 · Structure no. 000000000008671
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,740
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-5001 over Animas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-5001 over Animas River in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 9,740 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,246 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-5001 over Animas River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-5001 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does NM-5001 over Animas River carry?
About 9,740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is NM-5001 over Animas River?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns NM-5001 over Animas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.