NM-65 over Hill Side
FairSan Miguel County, New Mexico · 5.1 MI NW of Mills Ave · Structure no. 000000000008598
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 641 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-65 over Hill Side is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-65 over Hill Side in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 641 ft (195.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-65 over Hill Side built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-65 over Hill Side 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 2024.
How much traffic does NM-65 over Hill Side carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-65 over Hill Side?
The structure is 641 ft (195.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NM-65 over Hill Side?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.