53-A146 over Rio Grande
FairSocorro County, New Mexico · 0.3 on Escondida Lake Rd. · Structure no. 000000000008582
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 451 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 142
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
53-A146 over Rio Grande is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 53-A146 over Rio Grande in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 142 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 53-A146 over Rio Grande built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is 53-A146 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 2023.
How much traffic does 53-A146 over Rio Grande carry?
About 142 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 53-A146 over Rio Grande?
The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 53-A146 over Rio Grande?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.