NM-118 over Caltalpa Canyon
FairMcKinley County, New Mexico · .1 M W Boardman Rd/Gallup · Structure no. 000000000003081
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,999
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-118 over Caltalpa Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying NM-118 over Caltalpa Canyon in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 94 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 19,999 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,198 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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-118 over Caltalpa Canyon built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is NM-118 over Caltalpa 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does NM-118 over Caltalpa Canyon carry?
About 19,999 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is NM-118 over Caltalpa Canyon?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NM-118 over Caltalpa Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.