US Bridges

US-180 over Cane Spring Canyon

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 15.1 MI NW of JCT NM90 · Structure no. 000000000006711

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,386
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-180 over Cane Spring Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying US-180 over Cane Spring Canyon in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,386 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,884 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-180
CrossesCane Spring Canyon
Location15.1 MI NW of JCT NM90
RouteU.S. Route 180
Coordinates32.80717, -108.48677
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic1,386 (2023)
Projected traffic1,884 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-180 over Cane Spring Canyon built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-180 over Cane 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 US-180 over Cane Spring Canyon carry?

About 1,386 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-180 over Cane Spring Canyon?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-180 over Cane Spring Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.