NM-35 over Willow Spring Canyon
FairPosted for loadGrant County, New Mexico · 5.1 MI N of JCT NM-152 · Structure no. 000000000001873
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,168
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-35 over Willow Spring Canyon is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-35 over Willow Spring Canyon in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,168 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,588 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-35 over Willow Spring Canyon built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-35 over Willow Spring Canyon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does NM-35 over Willow Spring Canyon carry?
About 1,168 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-35 over Willow Spring Canyon?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NM-35 over Willow Spring Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.