US Bridges

NM-90 over Reese Canyon

Good

Grant County, New Mexico · 9.3 MI NE of Hidalgo C/L · Structure no. 000000000005616

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,640
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-90 over Reese Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying NM-90 over Reese Canyon in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,640 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,590 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-90
CrossesReese Canyon
Location9.3 MI NE of Hidalgo C/L
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates32.54793, -108.41138
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,640 (2023)
Projected traffic3,590 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$83,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-90 over Reese Canyon built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-90 over Reese Canyon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NM-90 over Reese Canyon carry?

About 2,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-90 over Reese Canyon?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NM-90 over Reese Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.