US Bridges

NM-112 over Canoncito De Las Lleguas

Fair

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · 11.2 MI N_of JCT NM-96 · Structure no. 000000000009090

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-112 over Canoncito De Las Lleguas is a concrete culvert carrying NM-112 over Canoncito De Las Lleguas in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-112
CrossesCanoncito De Las Lleguas
Location11.2 MI N_of JCT NM-96
RouteState Highway 112
CountyRio Arriba County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.38484, -106.8585
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2023)
Projected traffic331 by 2043
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-112 over Canoncito De Las Lleguas built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-112 over Canoncito De Las Lleguas 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 2024.

How much traffic does NM-112 over Canoncito De Las Lleguas carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-112 over Canoncito De Las Lleguas?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns NM-112 over Canoncito De Las Lleguas?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.