US Bridges

NM-371 over San Juan River

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 0.8 MI S of US-64/FRMGTON · Structure no. 000000000008953

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
382 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,746
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-371 over San Juan River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-371 over San Juan River in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,746 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,054 by 2043. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesNM-371
CrossesSan Juan River
Location0.8 MI S of US-64/FRMGTON
RouteState Highway 371
Coordinates36.72171, -108.22439
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,746 (2023)
Projected traffic20,054 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-371 over San Juan River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-371 over San Juan 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NM-371 over San Juan River carry?

About 14,746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-371 over San Juan River?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns NM-371 over San Juan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.