NM-22 over Santa Fe River Canyon
GoodSandoval County, New Mexico · 9.66 M W JCT I-25/ NM22 · Structure no. 000000000009009
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,603
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-22 over Santa Fe River Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-22 over Santa Fe River Canyon in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,603 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 50 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-22 over Santa Fe River Canyon built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-22 over Santa Fe River Canyon 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does NM-22 over Santa Fe River Canyon carry?
About 1,603 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-22 over Santa Fe River Canyon?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns NM-22 over Santa Fe River Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.