US Bridges

US-54 over Coyote Canyon

Good

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 13.5 MI N of US-380/CARRI · Structure no. 000000000009634

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,341
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 over Coyote Canyon is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-54 over Coyote Canyon in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,341 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,183 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-54
CrossesCoyote Canyon
Location13.5 MI N of US-380/CARRI
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates33.83638, -105.83242
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,341 (2023)
Projected traffic3,183 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-54 over Coyote Canyon built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 over Coyote Canyon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-54 over Coyote Canyon carry?

About 2,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-54 over Coyote Canyon?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 over Coyote Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.