US Bridges

NM-68 SB over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · 3.80 MI N of JCT US-84 · Structure no. 000000000005800

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,131
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-68 SB over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-68 SB over Unnamed Waterway in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesNM-68 SB
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location3.80 MI N of JCT US-84
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates36.04447, -106.06139
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,131 (2023)
Projected traffic21,938 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-68 SB over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-68 SB 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does NM-68 SB over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 16,131 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-68 SB over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NM-68 SB over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.