NM-266 over Sapello River
PoorSan Miguel County, New Mexico · 1.5 MI W of JCT NM-94 · Structure no. 000000000007135
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 74
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-266 over Sapello River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-266 over Sapello River in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1967, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-266 over Sapello River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-266 over Sapello River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does NM-266 over Sapello River carry?
About 74 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NM-266 over Sapello River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns NM-266 over Sapello River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.