US Bridges

NM-92 over Carlisle Canyon

Fair

Hidalgo County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI E of Arizona Line · Structure no. 000000000005321

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-92 over Carlisle Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying NM-92 over Carlisle Canyon in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNM-92
CrossesCarlisle Canyon
Location0.1 MI E of Arizona Line
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates32.69494, -109.04751
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 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 traffic167 (2023)
Projected traffic227 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-92 over Carlisle Canyon built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-92 over Carlisle 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NM-92 over Carlisle Canyon carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-92 over Carlisle Canyon?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-92 over Carlisle Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.