US Bridges

US-64 over Vermejo Canal

Good

Colfax County, New Mexico · 12.5 MI E of JCT NM-21 · Structure no. 000000000008539

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
544
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64 over Vermejo Canal is a concrete slab carrying US-64 over Vermejo Canal in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 544 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 739 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

CarriesUS-64
CrossesVermejo Canal
Location12.5 MI E of JCT NM-21
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.60211, -104.73207
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2023)
Projected traffic739 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64 over Vermejo Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64 over Vermejo Canal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-64 over Vermejo Canal carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-64 over Vermejo Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US-64 over Vermejo Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.