Connecting the data points... literally.
Connecting the data points... literally.
Infrastructure Grade
Infrastructure Report Card
4.3% of bridges in poor condition
Total Bridges
4,033
Poor Condition
172(4.3%)
Avg Bridge Age
53 yrs
Trend
Improving
| Metric | New Mexico | National Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Poor Condition | 4.3% | 6.7% | Improving |
| vs. National Average | -2.4 pts | -- | -- |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 yrs | 48 yrs | -- |
| Good or Better | 988(24.5%) | -- | -- |
Grade Scale
Percentage of bridges in poor condition over time. The dashed line shows the national average for comparison.
Total Bridges
4,033
Poor Condition
172(4.3%)
Average Age
53 yrs
Daily Crossings
40.7M
Good or Better
988(24.5%)
These bridges have at least one major component rated "5" (Fair) — one step above the poor threshold. Sorted by daily traffic to highlight highest-impact structures at risk.
| Bridge | Location | Deck | Super | Sub | Daily Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-25 SBL | Bernalillo County | 6 | 5 | 6 | 187,263 |
| I-25 NBL | Bernalillo County | 6 | 6 | 5 | 187,263 |
| I-25 SBL | Bernalillo County | 5 | 7 | 7 | 182,749 |
| I-25 SBL | Bernalillo County | 6 | 5 | 7 | 155,949 |
| I-40 EBL | Bernalillo County | 6 | 7 | 5 | 146,920 |
| I-40 WBL | Bernalillo County | 5 | 7 | 5 | 146,920 |
| IRR/I-40 WBL | Bernalillo County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 141,163 |
| I-25 NBL | Bernalillo County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 125,426 |
| I-25 SBL | Bernalillo County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 125,426 |
| I-40 WBLS | Bernalillo County | 7 | 5 | 6 | 119,759 |
| I-25 SBL | Bernalillo County | 5 | 5 | 5 | 119,665 |
| I-25 SBL | Bernalillo County | 5 | 7 | 5 | 111,396 |
| I-25 NBL | Bernalillo County | 6 | 7 | 5 | 111,396 |
| I-25 SBL | Bernalillo County | 5 | 7 | 5 | 111,396 |
| I-25 NBL | Bernalillo County | 6 | 6 | 5 | 111,396 |
The 10 bridges in poorest condition, ranked by lowest sufficiency rating.
over COYOTE CREEK
over SAND SPRING CREEK
over CHAMITA RIVER
over KING CANYON
over FIQUERDO WASH
over WASH
over MEXICAN SPR WASH
over LAS HUERTAS CREEK
over LAS HUERTAS CREEK
over CRYSTAL CREEK
States with similar infrastructure profiles, ranked by percentage of bridges in poor condition.
Grading: Grades are based on the percentage of bridges classified as "poor condition." A bridge is in poor condition when at least one major component (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the NBI 0-9 scale.
Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Data is updated annually. BridgeStats is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FHWA.
Watchlist Criteria: Bridges with any component rated "5" (Fair) are one step from the poor threshold of 4 and are flagged for monitoring. These bridges are not yet in poor condition but may deteriorate without maintenance.