US Bridges

NM-337 over Tijeras Canyon

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI S of JCT NM-333 · Structure no. 000000000006788

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,431
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-337 over Tijeras Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-337 over Tijeras Canyon in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 57 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,431 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,746 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-337
CrossesTijeras Canyon
Location0.1 MI S of JCT NM-333
RouteState Highway 337
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.07883, -106.38778
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,431 (2023)
Projected traffic8,746 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$346,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-337 over Tijeras Canyon built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is NM-337 over Tijeras Canyon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does NM-337 over Tijeras Canyon carry?

About 6,431 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-337 over Tijeras Canyon?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NM-337 over Tijeras Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.