NM-6 over Rio Grand River
GoodValencia County, New Mexico · 1.1 M E of JCT NM-314 · Structure no. 000000000009827
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 930 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-6 over Rio Grand River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-6 over Rio Grand River in Valencia County, New Mexico. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,999 by 2039. The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long and 83 ft wide.
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-6 over Rio Grand River built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-6 over Rio Grand River 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-6 over Rio Grand River carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NM-6 over Rio Grand River?
The structure is 930 ft (283.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns NM-6 over Rio Grand River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.