Nm-522 over Red River

Fair Condition73 years old3,269 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyTaos
Location1.25 Mi S Of Jct Nm-38
CarriesNm-522
CrossesRed River
Coordinates36.69290, -105.61207

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length161.1 ft (49.1 m)
Max Span39.0 ft (11.9 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area446.8 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1953

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,269 (2023)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000005262

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