NM-32 over Yankee Gulch
GoodCatron County, New Mexico · 7.0 MI N of JCT NM-12 · Structure no. 000000000007404
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-32 over Yankee Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying NM-32 over Yankee Gulch in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-32 over Yankee Gulch built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-32 over Yankee Gulch 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 2023.
How much traffic does NM-32 over Yankee Gulch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-32 over Yankee Gulch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns NM-32 over Yankee Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.