NM-186 over LA Union Main Canal
GoodDona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.7 MI E of JCT NM-28 · Structure no. 000000000009706
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 892
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-186 over LA Union Main Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying NM-186 over LA Union Main Canal in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 892 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-186 over LA Union Main Canal built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-186 over LA Union Main 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does NM-186 over LA Union Main Canal carry?
About 892 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NM-186 over LA Union Main Canal?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NM-186 over LA Union Main Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.