US Bridges

US-64 over Turkey Canyon

Good

Colfax County, New Mexico · 19.9 MI E of JCT NM-38 · Structure no. 000000000005502

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
728
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64 over Turkey Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying US-64 over Turkey Canyon in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 728 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-64
CrossesTurkey Canyon
Location19.9 MI E of JCT NM-38
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.53497, -105.01168
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic728 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$151,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64 over Turkey Canyon built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64 over Turkey 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does US-64 over Turkey Canyon carry?

About 728 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-64 over Turkey Canyon?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US-64 over Turkey Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.