NM-518 over Sapello River
FairSan Miguel County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI S of JCT NM-94 · Structure no. 000000000007650
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,703
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-518 over Sapello River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-518 over Sapello River in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-518 over Sapello River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-518 over Sapello 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 2024.
How much traffic does NM-518 over Sapello River carry?
About 3,703 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-518 over Sapello River?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns NM-518 over Sapello River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.