NM-228 over Eastside Canal
GoodDona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI E of NM-478 · Structure no. 000000000006273
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,352
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-228 over Eastside Canal is a concrete slab carrying NM-228 over Eastside Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 63 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 3,352 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,558 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NM-228 over Eastside Canal built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is NM-228 over Eastside 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does NM-228 over Eastside Canal carry?
About 3,352 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-228 over Eastside Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NM-228 over Eastside Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.