US Bridges

NM-464 over Road Canyon

Good

Grant County, New Mexico · 18.5 MI N of US-70 · Structure no. 000000000005873

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-464 over Road Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying NM-464 over Road Canyon in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-464
CrossesRoad Canyon
Location18.5 MI N of US-70
RouteState Highway 464
Coordinates32.65852, -108.74041
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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$16,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-464 over Road Canyon built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-464 over Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NM-464 over Road Canyon carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NM-464 over Road Canyon?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-464 over Road Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.