US Bridges

L00013/MAIN St. over BNSF Railroad

Good

Valencia County, New Mexico · 0.9 M N NM-309 · Structure no. 000000000009671

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,239
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L00013/MAIN St. over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L00013/MAIN St. over BNSF Railroad in Valencia County, New Mexico. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 17,239 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,445 by 2043. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesL00013/MAIN St.
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.9 M N NM-309
RouteState Highway 6101
Coordinates34.67527, -106.77262
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,239 (2023)
Projected traffic23,445 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L00013/MAIN St. over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is L00013/MAIN St. over BNSF Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does L00013/MAIN St. over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 17,239 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is L00013/MAIN St. over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns L00013/MAIN St. over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.