A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
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over 12TH STREET
30.4 M E Jct I-40/NM-6
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 5 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 141,163 vehicles per day and is 61 years old (reconstructed in 1997).
Its sufficiency rating of 59.7 places it below the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 15 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 175 feet long — a short crossing, about 10-15 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 15 feet above ground — standard overpass height.
About 141,163 vehicles cross daily — very heavy traffic, high congestion risk.
The deck is 75 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1965
61 years old (rebuilt 1997)
Structure Type
Steel (Continuous) Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
175 ft
53.3 m
Deck Width
75 ft
22.8 m
Spans
3
sections between supports
Max Span
97 ft
longest unsupported section (29.6 m)
Traffic Lanes
4 lanes
One-way traffic
Clearance Below
15 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
141,163vehicles/day
35.10637°N, 106.65819°W
Steel (Continuous) Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
A steel stringer bridge uses parallel steel beams (stringers) to support the deck. This is one of the most common bridge types in the US, valued for its simplicity and strength.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.