NM-120 over Canadian River
GoodHarding County, New Mexico · 24.6 MI E of I-25 /Nm 120 · Structure no. 000000000009522
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 550 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 224
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-120 over Canadian River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-120 over Canadian River in Harding County, New Mexico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2043. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-120 over Canadian River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-120 over Canadian River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NM-120 over Canadian River carry?
About 224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NM-120 over Canadian River?
The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NM-120 over Canadian River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.