Nm-197 over Rio Puerco

Fair Condition64 years old1,159 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySandoval
Location0.7 Mi SW Of Jct US 550
CarriesNm-197
CrossesRio Puerco
Coordinates36.01057, -106.98066

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length125.7 ft (38.3 m)
Max Span48.9 ft (14.9 m)
Deck Width31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Deck Area367.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1962 (reconstructed 2011)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,159 (2023)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000000000006268

Nearby Bridges

Nm-197 over Unnamed Waterway 0.2 mi Fair Nm-197 over Rio Leche Creek 0.6 mi Fair Us-550 over Nacimiento Creek 0.6 mi Good 43-z009 over Rito Leche 0.6 mi Good 43-0011 over Nacimiento Creek 0.6 mi Poor Us-550 over Rito Leche 1.2 mi Fair Us-550 over Rio Puerco 1.6 mi Poor Nm-126 over Rito Leche 1.8 mi Fair Us-550 Nbl/sbl over Rito De Los Pinos Wetlan 2.8 mi Fair Us-550 over San Jose Creek 3.5 mi Fair