US Bridges

47B059 over Pecos River

Fair

San Miguel County, New Mexico · .05 MI W of NM-3 @MP-62.4 · Structure no. 000000000008596

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47B059 over Pecos River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 47B059 over Pecos River in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries47B059
CrossesPecos River
Location.05 MI W of NM-3 @MP-62.4
RouteCounty Highway 4701
Coordinates35.28216, -105.38612
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic285 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 47B059 over Pecos River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47B059 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 47B059 over Pecos River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 47B059 over Pecos River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 47B059 over Pecos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.