US Bridges

NM-130 over James Canyon

Fair

Otero County, New Mexico · 0.01 M SW JCT US82/MAYHIL · Structure no. 000000000007034

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-130 over James Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-130 over James Canyon in Otero 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-130
CrossesJames Canyon
Location0.01 M SW JCT US82/MAYHIL
RouteState Highway 130
CountyOtero County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.88819, -105.47964
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2023)
Projected traffic335 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$183,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-130 over James Canyon built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-130 over James 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NM-130 over James Canyon carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-130 over James Canyon?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns NM-130 over James Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.