NM-226 over Irrigation Canal
PoorDona Ana County, New Mexico · 1.4 MI E of JCT NM-28 · Structure no. 000000000002814
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,358
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-226 over Irrigation Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-226 over Irrigation Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,358 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,846 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-226 over Irrigation Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-226 over Irrigation Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does NM-226 over Irrigation Canal carry?
About 1,358 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NM-226 over Irrigation Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns NM-226 over Irrigation Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.