NM-68 over Arroyo Del Palacio
GoodRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 8.30 MI N of US-285 · Structure no. 000000000006492
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,938
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-68 over Arroyo Del Palacio is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-68 over Arroyo Del Palacio in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8,938 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,155 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-68 over Arroyo Del Palacio built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-68 over Arroyo Del Palacio 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NM-68 over Arroyo Del Palacio carry?
About 8,938 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is NM-68 over Arroyo Del Palacio?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns NM-68 over Arroyo Del Palacio?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.