US Bridges

New Mexico Ave over LA Manteca Arroyo

FairPosted for load

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 0.12 MI N. of JCT NM-329 · Structure no. 000000000008382

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Mexico Ave over LA Manteca Arroyo is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Mexico Ave over LA Manteca Arroyo in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 113 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 278 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNew Mexico Ave
CrossesLA Manteca Arroyo
Location0.12 MI N. of JCT NM-329
RouteCity Street 329
Coordinates35.59541, -105.23321
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2023)
Projected traffic278 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$114,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Mexico Ave over LA Manteca Arroyo built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is New Mexico Ave over LA Manteca Arroyo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does New Mexico Ave over LA Manteca Arroyo carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is New Mexico Ave over LA Manteca Arroyo?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns New Mexico Ave over LA Manteca Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.