US Bridges

NM-68 NB over Canada Ancha

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Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · 11.6 MI N of JCT US 84/28 · Structure no. 000000000009850

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
8,802
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-68 NB over Canada Ancha is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-68 NB over Canada Ancha 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 8,802 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,970 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).

Location

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CarriesNM-68 NB
CrossesCanada Ancha
Location11.6 MI N of JCT US 84/28
RouteState Highway 68
CountyRio Arriba County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.13824, -105.9924
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,802 (2021)
Projected traffic11,970 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-68 NB over Canada Ancha built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-68 NB over Canada Ancha 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 NB over Canada Ancha carry?

About 8,802 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is NM-68 NB over Canada Ancha?

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 NB over Canada Ancha?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.