US-380 over Rio Grande River
FairSocorro County, New Mexico · 1.7 MI E JCT I-25/US-380 · Structure no. 000000000003499
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 865 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,965
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-380 over Rio Grande River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-380 over Rio Grande River in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,965 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,672 by 2043. The structure is 865 ft (263.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-380 over Rio Grande River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-380 over Rio Grande 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US-380 over Rio Grande River carry?
About 1,965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-380 over Rio Grande River?
The structure is 865 ft (263.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-380 over Rio Grande River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.