NM-223 over Pecos River
FairSan Miguel County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI E JCT NM-63/PECOS · Structure no. 000000000008766
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,528
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-223 over Pecos River is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-223 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 1,528 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,078 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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-223 over Pecos River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-223 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-223 over Pecos River carry?
About 1,528 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-223 over Pecos River?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns NM-223 over Pecos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.