NM-414 over Rio Vallecitos
PoorTaos County, New Mexico · 0.4 MI W of JCT US 285 · Structure no. 000000000005459
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 712
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-414 over Rio Vallecitos is a concrete channel beam carrying NM-414 over Rio Vallecitos in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 712 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 968 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 29 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-414 over Rio Vallecitos built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-414 over Rio Vallecitos in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does NM-414 over Rio Vallecitos carry?
About 712 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-414 over Rio Vallecitos?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns NM-414 over Rio Vallecitos?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.