NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon
GoodCatron County, New Mexico · 5.4 MI NE of US-180 · Structure no. 000000000009664
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 979
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 979 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
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 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 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NM-12 over Starkweather Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.