US Bridges

NM-240 over Rio Pueblo De Taos

Fair

Taos County, New Mexico · Nm 240 Mm 2.5 · Structure no. 000000000008976

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,356
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-240 over Rio Pueblo De Taos is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-240 over Rio Pueblo De Taos in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,356 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,844 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNM-240
CrossesRio Pueblo De Taos
LocationNm 240 Mm 2.5
RouteState Highway 240
CountyTaos County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.39001, -105.63055
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,356 (2023)
Projected traffic1,844 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$159,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-240 over Rio Pueblo De Taos built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-240 over Rio Pueblo De Taos 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NM-240 over Rio Pueblo De Taos carry?

About 1,356 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NM-240 over Rio Pueblo De Taos?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NM-240 over Rio Pueblo De Taos?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.