NM-26 over Blue Canyon
FairLuna County, New Mexico · 3.8 MI E of JCT NM-27 · Structure no. 000000000007086
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,745
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-26 over Blue Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying NM-26 over Blue Canyon in Luna 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 2,745 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,733 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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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-26 over Blue Canyon built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-26 over Blue 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 2024.
How much traffic does NM-26 over Blue Canyon carry?
About 2,745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-26 over Blue Canyon?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns NM-26 over Blue Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.