US Bridges

NM-314 Sbl over Loop 001-3/BELEN

Fair

Valencia County, New Mexico · 1.9 MI E I-25 N Belen Int · Structure no. 000000000007127

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,686
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-314 Sbl over Loop 001-3/BELEN is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying NM-314 Sbl over Loop 001-3/BELEN in Valencia County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 55 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 8,686 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,812 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-314 Sbl
CrossesLoop 001-3/BELEN
Location1.9 MI E I-25 N Belen Int
RouteState Highway 314
CountyValencia County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.69389, -106.76716
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,686 (2022)
Projected traffic11,812 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$528,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-314 Sbl over Loop 001-3/BELEN built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is NM-314 Sbl over Loop 001-3/BELEN 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NM-314 Sbl over Loop 001-3/BELEN carry?

About 8,686 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NM-314 Sbl over Loop 001-3/BELEN?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NM-314 Sbl over Loop 001-3/BELEN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.