NM-36 over Knife Hill Canyon
FairMcKinley County, New Mexico · 4.7 MI S of JCT NM-53 · Structure no. 000000000010019
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-36 over Knife Hill Canyon is a steel culvert carrying NM-36 over Knife Hill Canyon in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-36 over Knife Hill Canyon built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-36 over Knife Hill 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 2023.
How much traffic does NM-36 over Knife Hill Canyon carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is NM-36 over Knife Hill Canyon?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns NM-36 over Knife Hill Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.