NM-3 over Pecos River
FairSan Miguel County, New Mexico · 12.0 MI S of I-25 · Structure no. 000000000008151
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 379 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-3 over Pecos River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-3 over Pecos River in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2043. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 35 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 | 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-3 over Pecos River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-3 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 2024.
How much traffic does NM-3 over Pecos River carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NM-3 over Pecos River?
The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NM-3 over Pecos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.