NM-368 over Escondido Canyon
FairLincoln County, New Mexico · 9 MI N JCT US70/NM-368 · Structure no. 000000000009407
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-368 over Escondido Canyon is a steel culvert carrying NM-368 over Escondido Canyon in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-368 over Escondido Canyon built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-368 over Escondido 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NM-368 over Escondido Canyon carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-368 over Escondido Canyon?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).
Who owns NM-368 over Escondido Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.