WSMR P RT 316
Carrying WSMR P RT 316 over SALT CREEK
N OF RR316B1, Sierra, New Mexico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WSMR P RT 316
The WSMR P RT 316 bridge in Sierra, New Mexico carries WSMR P RT 316 over SALT CREEK. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 10 sections, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Mexico bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WSMR P RT 316 compares
Live comparison across New Mexico.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2021
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 10
- Structure Length
- 14.9 m (49 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPATEWHIR316B2
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WSMR P RT 316 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 WSMR P RT 316 against other structures in Sierra 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 WSMR P RT 316?
WSMR P RT 316 in Sierra, New Mexico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WSMR P RT 316 inspected?
WSMR P RT 316'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 25 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WSMR P RT 316 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WSMR P RT 316?
WSMR P RT 316 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WSMR P RT 316?
WSMR P RT 316 is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is WSMR P RT 316 and does age affect safety?
WSMR P RT 316 was built in 2021, making it 5 years old.
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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