NM-63 over Pecos River
FairSan Miguel County, New Mexico · 16.37 MI N of JCT I-25 · Structure no. 000000000006694
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 595
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-63 over Pecos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-63 over Pecos River in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 58 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 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-63 over Pecos River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NM-63 over Pecos River carry?
About 595 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-63 over Pecos River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NM-63 over Pecos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.