NM-266 over Sapello River
GoodSan Miguel County, New Mexico · 3.2 MI W of NM-94 · Structure no. 000000000008624
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 74
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-266 over Sapello River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-266 over Sapello River in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-266 over Sapello River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-266 over Sapello River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does NM-266 over Sapello River carry?
About 74 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NM-266 over Sapello River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NM-266 over Sapello River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.