US Bridges

NM-63 over Pecos River

Fair

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 6.2 MI N of JCT NM-223 · Structure no. 000000000006530

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-63 over Pecos River is a concrete culvert carrying NM-63 over Pecos River in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-63
CrossesPecos River
Location6.2 MI N of JCT NM-223
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates35.65474, -105.68312
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2023)
Projected traffic1,054 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-63 over Pecos River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-63 over Pecos 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 2024.

How much traffic does NM-63 over Pecos River carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-63 over Pecos River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns NM-63 over Pecos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.