Concerns Over New Mexico’s Aging Bridges Rise Following Investigation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A recent investigation by Target 7 has brought to light troubling conditions in New Mexico’s bridge infrastructure, prompting concern among residents. Viewers alerted KOAT to discrepancies in state inspection records from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), which oversees over 4,000 bridges statewide.
According to NMDOT’s latest report, more than 1,500 bridges were classified as "good," 2,300 as "fair," and 181 as "poor." However, visual inspections revealed that some bridges, including the Interstate 25 overpass in Springer, showed significant deterioration and potential safety hazards—despite being marked in better condition on official records.
Prompted by viewer reports, KOAT discovered bridges with missing data that appeared in worse shape than their ratings suggested. Following these findings, NMDOT updated its online records to eliminate confusion. Despite assurances that inspected bridges remain safe, public trust is waning, as inconsistencies in ratings prompt skepticism.
As aging infrastructure continues to pose challenges nationwide, Target 7 will keep a close watch on how New Mexico officials tackle these deterioration issues amid rising public concern.
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