NM-36 over Horse Camp Canyon
FairCatron County, New Mexico · 15.3 MI N of US-60 · Structure no. 000000000007140
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-36 over Horse Camp Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-36 over Horse Camp Canyon in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-36 over Horse Camp Canyon built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-36 over Horse Camp 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NM-36 over Horse Camp Canyon carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NM-36 over Horse Camp Canyon?
The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NM-36 over Horse Camp Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.