US Bridges

NM-92 over Moore Canyon

Poor

Hidalgo County, New Mexico · 1.0 MI E of Ariz Line · Structure no. 000000000005322

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-92 over Moore Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying NM-92 over Moore 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 167 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-92
CrossesMoore Canyon
Location1.0 MI E of Ariz Line
RouteState Highway 92
CountyHidalgo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.69414, -109.03035
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-92 over Moore Canyon built?

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

What condition is NM-92 over Moore Canyon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

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

How long is NM-92 over Moore Canyon?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-92 over Moore Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.