NM-542 over Manzano Arroyo
GoodTorrance County, New Mexico · 2.1 M N of JCT NM-55/542 · Structure no. 000000000009186
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-542 over Manzano Arroyo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-542 over Manzano Arroyo in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-542 over Manzano Arroyo built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-542 over Manzano Arroyo 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does NM-542 over Manzano Arroyo carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-542 over Manzano Arroyo?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NM-542 over Manzano Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.