Rocky Canyon Road over Puerco River
GoodMcKinley County, New Mexico · 3.5MILES N of Mariano Lak · Structure no. 0000N34780B0494
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 213
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
Rocky Canyon Road over Puerco River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rocky Canyon Road over Puerco River in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 213 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rocky Canyon Road over Puerco River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rocky Canyon Road over Puerco River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Rocky Canyon Road over Puerco River carry?
About 213 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Rocky Canyon Road over Puerco River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Rocky Canyon Road over Puerco River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.