NM-37 over Nogal Canyon
FairLincoln County, New Mexico · 10.04 MI N of NM-48/ANGUS · Structure no. 000000000007078
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,832
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-37 over Nogal Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying NM-37 over Nogal Canyon in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,832 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,491 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-37 over Nogal Canyon built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-37 over Nogal 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does NM-37 over Nogal Canyon carry?
About 1,832 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-37 over Nogal Canyon?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NM-37 over Nogal Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.