NM-169 over Rio Salado
GoodSocorro County, New Mexico · 30.75 MI N of JCT US-60 · Structure no. 000000000008025
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-169 over Rio Salado is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-169 over Rio Salado in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,169 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-169 over Rio Salado built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-169 over Rio Salado 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does NM-169 over Rio Salado carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-169 over Rio Salado?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NM-169 over Rio Salado?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.