US Bridges

39-0194 over Canones Creek

Fair

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · 0.9 MI S of NM-96 · Structure no. 000000000009012

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 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 1996, so it is 29 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries39-0194
CrossesCanones Creek
Location0.9 MI S of NM-96
RouteCounty Highway 39194
CountyRio Arriba County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.20862, -106.45272
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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$41,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 39-0194 over Canones Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 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 May 2023.

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 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 39-0194 over Canones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.