NM-537 over Canon De Los Ojitos
GoodRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 17.15 MI N of U.S. 550 · Structure no. 000000000010047
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 435
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-537 over Canon De Los Ojitos is a concrete culvert carrying NM-537 over Canon De Los Ojitos in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-537 over Canon De Los Ojitos built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-537 over Canon De Los Ojitos 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does NM-537 over Canon De Los Ojitos carry?
About 435 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-537 over Canon De Los Ojitos?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns NM-537 over Canon De Los Ojitos?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.