US Bridges

US-54 over Canadian River

Good

Quay County, New Mexico · 1.0 MI N JCT NM469/US54 · Structure no. 000000000009747

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
735 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,681
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 over Canadian River is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying US-54 over Canadian River in Quay 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,681 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,717 by 2024. The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-54
CrossesCanadian River
Location1.0 MI N JCT NM469/US54
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates35.35538, -103.41445
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.3 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length735 ft (224 m)
Longest span325 ft (99.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,681 (2020)
Projected traffic4,717 by 2024
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-54 over Canadian River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 over Canadian 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-54 over Canadian River carry?

About 3,681 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-54 over Canadian River?

The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long with a longest span of 325 ft (99.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 over Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.