NM-63 over Pecos River
PoorSan Miguel County, New Mexico · 13.3 MI N of JCT NM-223 · Structure no. 000000000007876
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 119 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 595
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-63 over Pecos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-63 over Pecos River in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 37 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-63 over Pecos River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-63 over Pecos 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 June 2024.
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 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns NM-63 over Pecos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.