IRR/NM-53 over Horsehead Canyon
FairMcKinley County, New Mexico · 0.01 MI E of NM-602/ZUNI · Structure no. 000000000008500
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,638
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR/NM-53 over Horsehead Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying IRR/NM-53 over Horsehead Canyon in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 1,638 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,227 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR/NM-53 over Horsehead Canyon built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR/NM-53 over Horsehead 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does IRR/NM-53 over Horsehead Canyon carry?
About 1,638 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is IRR/NM-53 over Horsehead Canyon?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns IRR/NM-53 over Horsehead Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.