NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon
GoodCatron County, New Mexico · 7.04 MI NE of JCT US-180 · Structure no. 000000000005947
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 708
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 68 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 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 708 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon carry?
About 708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.