NM-309 over BNSF Railroad
FairValencia County, New Mexico · 0.5 MI E of JCT LOOP-13 · Structure no. 000000000009040
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 394 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,347
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-309 over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-309 over BNSF Railroad in Valencia County, New Mexico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 17,347 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,591 by 2043. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 86 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-309 over BNSF Railroad built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-309 over BNSF Railroad 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does NM-309 over BNSF Railroad carry?
About 17,347 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NM-309 over BNSF Railroad?
The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns NM-309 over BNSF Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.