NM-68 SB over Rio De Truchas
FairRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 12.380 N JCT US 84/285 · Structure no. 000000000008550
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,837
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-68 SB over Rio De Truchas is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-68 SB over Rio De Truchas 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 5,837 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,938 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-68 SB over Rio De Truchas built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-68 SB over Rio De Truchas 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does NM-68 SB over Rio De Truchas carry?
About 5,837 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is NM-68 SB over Rio De Truchas?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns NM-68 SB over Rio De Truchas?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.