NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon
PoorCatron County, New Mexico · 4.54 MI NE of JCT US-180 · Structure no. 000000000002209
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 979
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 979 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon carry?
About 979 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.