US Bridges

NM-211 over Pope Canyon

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 5.0 MI E of Cliff · Structure no. 000000000001879

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
307
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-211 over Pope Canyon is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-211 over Pope Canyon in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 307 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-211
CrossesPope Canyon
Location5.0 MI E of Cliff
RouteState Highway 211
CountyGrant County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.93034, -108.5743
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2023)
Projected traffic417 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$202,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-211 over Pope Canyon built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-211 over Pope 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NM-211 over Pope Canyon carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-211 over Pope Canyon?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns NM-211 over Pope Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.