NM-502 / IRR over Rio Grande
FairSanta Fe County, New Mexico · 1.0M E JCTNM30/RIO Grande · Structure no. 000000000008661
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 254 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,365
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-502 / IRR over Rio Grande is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-502 / IRR over Rio Grande in Santa Fe 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 10,365 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,096 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-502 / IRR over Rio Grande built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-502 / IRR over Rio Grande 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-502 / IRR over Rio Grande carry?
About 10,365 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is NM-502 / IRR over Rio Grande?
The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns NM-502 / IRR over Rio Grande?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.