NM-68 over Rio De Truchas
GoodRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 12.3 M N of JCT US84/285 · Structure no. 000000000009806
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,897
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-68 over Rio De Truchas is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-68 over Rio De Truchas in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,897 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,019 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-68 over Rio De Truchas built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-68 over Rio De Truchas in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does NM-68 over Rio De Truchas carry?
About 5,897 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is NM-68 over Rio De Truchas?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns NM-68 over Rio De Truchas?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.