US Bridges

US-64 over Canadian River

Good

Colfax County, New Mexico · 6.6 M N JCT NM445 · Structure no. 000000000009004

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64 over Canadian River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-64 over Canadian River in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 884 by 2043. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUS-64
CrossesCanadian River
Location6.6 M N JCT NM445
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.78785, -104.46172
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic884 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Canadian River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64 over Canadian River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US-64 over Canadian River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-64 over Canadian River?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-64 over Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.