Nm-124 over BNSF Railroad
Cibola County, New Mexico · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nm-124 over BNSF Railroad in Cibola County, New Mexico, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2007, making it 70 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,209 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 63 of the 127 inventoried bridges in Cibola County rated good (49.6%); 13 (10.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 178 ft |
| Location | 0.1 Mi E of Nm-279 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000005477 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New Mexico department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Cibola County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irr/i-40 Ebl over BNSF Railroad | 1959 | 28,708 | Fair |
| Irr/i-40 Wbl over BNSF Railroad | 1959 | 28,708 | Fair |
| Irr/i-40 Wbl over Rio San Jose | 1959 | 28,708 | Good |
| Irr/i-40 Ebl over Rio San Jose | 1959 | 28,708 | Good |
| Irr/i-40 Ebl/wbl over Unnamed Waterway | 1959 | 28,708 | Good |
| Irr/i-40 Ebl/wbl over Unnamed Waterway | 1959 | 28,708 | Fair |
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