US Bridges

NM-314 over Belen Irrigation Canal

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 6 M N JCT NM-6/NM-312 · Structure no. 000000000009629

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,513
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-314 over Belen Irrigation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying NM-314 over Belen Irrigation Canal in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,513 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,497 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesNM-314
CrossesBelen Irrigation Canal
Location6 M N JCT NM-6/NM-312
RouteState Highway 314
Coordinates34.89159, -106.71118
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,513 (2023)
Projected traffic7,497 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-314 over Belen Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-314 over Belen Irrigation Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does NM-314 over Belen Irrigation Canal carry?

About 5,513 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-314 over Belen Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns NM-314 over Belen Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.