US Bridges

17-17033 over Cold Spring Canyon

FairPosted for load

Grant County, New Mexico · 1.6 MI NE of JCT NM-61 · Structure no. 000000000001894

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17-17033 over Cold Spring Canyon is a steel truss - thru carrying 17-17033 over Cold Spring Canyon in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries17-17033
CrossesCold Spring Canyon
Location1.6 MI NE of JCT NM-61
RouteCounty Highway 17330
CountyGrant County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.73923, -107.84846
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2023)
Projected traffic259 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$730,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 17-17033 over Cold Spring Canyon built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17-17033 over Cold 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 17-17033 over Cold Spring Canyon carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 17-17033 over Cold Spring Canyon?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns 17-17033 over Cold Spring Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.