US Bridges

NM-518 over Rio Del Pueblo

Good

Taos County, New Mexico · 2.0 MI E Nm 75 - Nm 518 · Structure no. 000000000009061

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 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 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-518
CrossesRio Del Pueblo
Location2.0 MI E Nm 75 - Nm 518
RouteState Highway 518
Coordinates36.15757, -105.59286
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,017 (2023)
Projected traffic1,383 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns NM-518 over Rio Del Pueblo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.