IRR/NM-169 over Gato Arroyo
GoodSocorro County, New Mexico · 0.4 Miles N of JCT US-60 · Structure no. 000000000008686
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR/NM-169 over Gato Arroyo is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR/NM-169 over Gato Arroyo in Socorro 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 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 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 31 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 IRR/NM-169 over Gato Arroyo built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR/NM-169 over Gato Arroyo 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does IRR/NM-169 over Gato Arroyo carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is IRR/NM-169 over Gato Arroyo?
The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns IRR/NM-169 over Gato Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.