NM-68 over Unnamed Waterway
GoodRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 3.50 MI N of JCT US-84 · Structure no. 000000000003615
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,131
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-68 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-68 over Unnamed Waterway in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 100 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 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 16,131 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,938 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-68 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is NM-68 over Unnamed Waterway 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 2024.
How much traffic does NM-68 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 16,131 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NM-68 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NM-68 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.