McKinley County Bridge Report Card
McKinley County scores 71 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
McKinley County, New Mexico
McKinley County has 289 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 23 rated poor and 15 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.0% is above the 4.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 83,516 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives McKinley County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 71/100 (C). The county has 289 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 23 in poor condition and 15 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 83,516 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 8.0% | 15.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.1% of measured traffic | 2.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.2% | 10.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 2,708,244 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 8.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 83,516 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in McKinley County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-z043 over Rio Puerco | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 337 | 1972 |
| 31-mc43 over Nose Rock Wash | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 337 | 1977 |
| IRR BIA RTE N9504 over Fiquerdo Wash | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 140 | 1976 |
| Navajo BLVD over South Fork Puerco River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1943 |
| East Esacpe Road over Unknown Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1943 |
| East Patrol Road over Unknown Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1943 |
| F&e Connector Road over Unknown Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1943 |
| C-central Road over Fenced Up Horse Arroyo | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1943 |
| I-40 Wbl over Gov Ord Base/local Rd. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25,439 | 1963 |
| I-40 Ebl over Gov Ord Base/local Rd. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25,439 | 1963 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.