Bridges
| Bridges in the National Bridge Inventory | 4,053 |
|---|---|
| Good condition | 1,328 (32.8%) |
| Fair condition | 2,533 (62.5%) |
| Poor condition | 192 (4.7%) |
| Total deck area | 27,249,837 sq ft |
| Deck area in poor condition | 810,288 sq ft (3.0%) |
New Mexico ranks 35 of 51 (states plus DC) for the share of bridges in poor condition, where 1 is the highest share. Nationally, 6.6% of bridges are rated poor.
A poor share near or below the national rate usually shifts the work toward preservation, inspection and load rating rather than full replacements. Fair-rated bridges (2,533 here) are the ones most likely to slip to poor without timely work, which is why many DOTs fund preservation and inspection contracts alongside replacements.
ASCE report card
For New Mexico, refer to the category grades in ASCE's national Report Card for America's Infrastructure. See ASCE's New Mexico page and the national report card.
More on New Mexico for firm owners
- New Mexico DOT prequalification and procurement
- New Mexico PE licensure and PDH rules
- New Mexico civil engineer salaries
- Accredited programs in New Mexico
- Federal funding programs
Sources: Federal Highway Administration, National Bridge Inventory, 2026 Bridge Condition by Highway System (fhwa.dot.gov); ASCE Infrastructure Report Card state reports (infrastructurereportcard.org), produced by ASCE state sections in the year shown.
