US Bridges

39-0194 over Canones Creek

Fair

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · 3.0 MI S of Nm 96 · Structure no. 000000000008599

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

39-0194 over Canones Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 39-0194 over Canones Creek in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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Carries39-0194
CrossesCanones Creek
Location3.0 MI S of Nm 96
RouteCounty Highway 39194
CountyRio Arriba County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.18699, -106.43713
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 39-0194 over Canones Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39-0194 over Canones Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 39-0194 over Canones Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 39-0194 over Canones Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 39-0194 over Canones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.