NM-518 over San Guijuela Arroyo
FairSan Miguel County, New Mexico · 1.2 MI S of JCT NM-266 · Structure no. 000000000002614
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,703
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-518 over San Guijuela Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying NM-518 over San Guijuela Arroyo in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 3,703 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,036 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-518 over San Guijuela Arroyo built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-518 over San Guijuela Arroyo 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 2022.
How much traffic does NM-518 over San Guijuela Arroyo carry?
About 3,703 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-518 over San Guijuela Arroyo?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns NM-518 over San Guijuela Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.