US-56 over Canadian River
FairColfax County, New Mexico · 6.1 MI E of I-25 · Structure no. 000000000005709
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 469 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,111
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-56 over Canadian River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-56 over Canadian River in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2043. The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-56 over Canadian River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-56 over Canadian River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US-56 over Canadian River carry?
About 1,111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-56 over Canadian River?
The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US-56 over Canadian River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.