US Bridges

47-Z001 over Pecos River

Good

San Miguel County, New Mexico · .2 Mi. W. of Jct. NM-63 · Structure no. 000000000009364

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

47-Z001 over Pecos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 47-Z001 over Pecos River in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 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 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries47-Z001
CrossesPecos River
Location.2 Mi. W. of Jct. NM-63
RouteCounty Highway 47001
CountySan Miguel County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.76299, -105.67072
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic285 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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$25,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 47-Z001 over Pecos River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is 47-Z001 over Pecos 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 47-Z001 over Pecos River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 47-Z001 over Pecos River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 47-Z001 over Pecos River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.