NM-68 over Canada De Las Entranas
FairRio Arriba County, New Mexico · Nm 68 Mm 14.8 · Structure no. 000000000006761
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,837
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-68 over Canada De Las Entranas is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-68 over Canada De Las Entranas 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,837 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,938 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-68 over Canada De Las Entranas built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-68 over Canada De Las Entranas in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does NM-68 over Canada De Las Entranas carry?
About 5,837 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is NM-68 over Canada De Las Entranas?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns NM-68 over Canada De Las Entranas?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.