NM-518 over Rio Del Pueblo
GoodTaos County, New Mexico · 3.10 MI E Nm 75 - Nm 518 · Structure no. 000000000009060
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,017
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-518 over Rio Del Pueblo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-518 over Rio Del Pueblo in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,017 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,383 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-518 over Rio Del Pueblo built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-518 over Rio Del Pueblo 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does NM-518 over Rio Del Pueblo carry?
About 1,017 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-518 over Rio Del Pueblo?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns NM-518 over Rio Del Pueblo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.