NM-68 NB over Santa Cruz River
PoorRio Arriba County, New Mexico · JCT Nm 68 & US 84/285 · Structure no. 000000000005717
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,160
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-68 NB over Santa Cruz River is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-68 NB over Santa Cruz River in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 19,160 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,057 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-68 NB over Santa Cruz River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-68 NB over Santa Cruz River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does NM-68 NB over Santa Cruz River carry?
About 19,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is NM-68 NB over Santa Cruz River?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NM-68 NB over Santa Cruz River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.