Near Hagerman in Chaves County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Rio Felix Bridge

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

1. Rio Felix Bridge Marker

Inscription. Completed in 1926, the Rio Felix Bridge was one of the most important structures in New Mexico’s highway system. The bridge was placed across the river at nearly a 45-degree angle to increase stability during floods. Constructed with three 144 foot Pratt Truss spans, it is the longest bridge of its type in New Mexico. Bypassed in 1984, the bridge is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its design, enhancing local farming and tourism at Carlsbad Caverns.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 33° 7.93′ N, 104° 20.173′ W. Marker is near Hagerman, New Mexico, in Chaves County. Marker is on State Road 2, half a mile south of East Chicksaw Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hagerman NM 88232, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Blackdom Townsite (approx. 6.6 miles away); Roswell Prisoner of War Camp (approx. 11.1 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps (approx. 11.9 miles away); Walker Air Force Base (approx. 16.9 miles away).

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<i>Back of </i>Rio Felix Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

2. Back of Rio Felix Bridge Marker

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New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.

Rio Felix Bridge Marker and Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

3. Rio Felix Bridge Marker and Bridge

Plaque on north side of bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

4. Plaque on north side of bridge

Felix River Bridge
Federal Aid Project No 108 A
Built – 1926 – by
The Boardman Co.
Oklahoma City
Safe Load – 2 – 15 ton trucks
Jas. A. French
State Highway Eng – R

Rio Felix Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012

5. Rio Felix Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,169 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 8, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.