US Bridges

NM-574 over LA Plata River

Good

San Juan County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI E of JCT Nm 170 · Structure no. 000000000009785

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,019
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-574 over LA Plata River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-574 over LA Plata River in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,019 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,636 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesNM-574
CrossesLA Plata River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Nm 170
RouteState Highway 574
Coordinates36.929, -108.18521
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,019 (2019)
Projected traffic2,636 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$269,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-574 over LA Plata River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-574 over LA Plata River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NM-574 over LA Plata River carry?

About 2,019 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NM-574 over LA Plata River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NM-574 over LA Plata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.