Nm-73 over Rio Santa Barbara

Fair Condition68 years old1,655 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyTaos
Location1.60 Mi S Of Jct Nm-75
CarriesNm-73
CrossesRio Santa Barbara
Coordinates36.15045, -105.67382

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length31.8 ft (9.7 m)
Max Span30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Width30.5 ft (9.3 m)
Deck Area90.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1958

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,655 (2023)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000000000006052

Nearby Bridges

55-042 over Santa Barbara River 1.3 mi Fair 55-045 over Santa Barbara River 1.7 mi Fair 55-z023 over Rio Santa Barbara 2.6 mi Poor 55-z004 over Rio Pueblo 2.7 mi Fair Irr/nm-75 over Rio Del Pueblo 2.8 mi Good 55-064 over Rio Del Pueblo 3.0 mi Fair 55-057 over Rio Lucio 3.5 mi Fair IRR BIA RTE 201 over Bypass 3.9 mi Good IRR BIA RTE 201 over Rio Pueblo River 3.9 mi Good Fdr 116 over Santa Barbara Creek 4.4 mi Fair