US Bridges

NM-124 over San Jose Canyon

Fair

Cibola County, New Mexico · 11 MI E of JCT NM-117 · Structure no. 000000000003095

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
111 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
1,215
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-124 over San Jose Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying NM-124 over San Jose Canyon in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,652 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-124
CrossesSan Jose Canyon
Location11 MI E of JCT NM-117
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates35.08258, -107.59556
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans17
Design loadH 15
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2023)
Projected traffic1,652 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-124 over San Jose Canyon built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-124 over San Jose 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does NM-124 over San Jose Canyon carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-124 over San Jose Canyon?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NM-124 over San Jose Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.