NM-68 SB over Arroyo Del Palacio
FairRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 1.30 MI N of NM-389 · Structure no. 000000000008543
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,938
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-68 SB over Arroyo Del Palacio is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-68 SB over Arroyo Del Palacio in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,938 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,155 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SB over Arroyo Del Palacio built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-68 SB over Arroyo Del Palacio 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NM-68 SB over Arroyo Del Palacio carry?
About 8,938 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is NM-68 SB over Arroyo Del Palacio?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns NM-68 SB over Arroyo Del Palacio?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.