NM-522 over Arroyo Hondo
FairTaos County, New Mexico · 6.9 MI N of JCT US-64 · Structure no. 000000000003463
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,991
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-522 over Arroyo Hondo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-522 over Arroyo Hondo in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 78 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 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 3,991 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,427 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-522 over Arroyo Hondo built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is NM-522 over Arroyo Hondo 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 NM-522 over Arroyo Hondo carry?
About 3,991 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-522 over Arroyo Hondo?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns NM-522 over Arroyo Hondo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.