US Bridges

NM-14 over Nmrx

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · Nm 14 Mm 31.7 · Structure no. 000000000009276

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,698
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-14 over Nmrx is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-14 over Nmrx in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,698 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,029 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesNM-14
CrossesNmrx
LocationNm 14 Mm 31.7
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.43497, -106.11723
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,698 (2023)
Projected traffic5,029 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-14 over Nmrx built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-14 over Nmrx 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NM-14 over Nmrx carry?

About 3,698 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-14 over Nmrx?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NM-14 over Nmrx?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.