STATE HIGHWAY 57
Carrying STATE HIGHWAY 57 over CHACO WASH
NEAR FAJADA BUTTE., San Juan, New Mexico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STATE HIGHWAY 57
The STATE HIGHWAY 57 bridge in San Juan, New Mexico carries STATE HIGHWAY 57 over CHACO WASH. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 67.1 meters (220 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Mexico bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STATE HIGHWAY 57 compares
Live comparison across New Mexico.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1975
- Last Reconstructed
- 1991
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 67.1 m (220 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 7400002P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STATE HIGHWAY 57 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare STATE HIGHWAY 57 against other structures in San Juan and across New Mexico. New Mexico bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for STATE HIGHWAY 57?
STATE HIGHWAY 57 in San Juan, New Mexico has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STATE HIGHWAY 57 inspected?
STATE HIGHWAY 57's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE HIGHWAY 57 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STATE HIGHWAY 57?
STATE HIGHWAY 57 has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STATE HIGHWAY 57?
STATE HIGHWAY 57 is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is STATE HIGHWAY 57 and does age affect safety?
STATE HIGHWAY 57 was built in 1975, making it 51 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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