NM-173 over Pump Canyon
FairSan Juan County, New Mexico · 3.11 MI W of JCT NM-511 · Structure no. 000000000007666
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 209 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 592
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-173 over Pump Canyon is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-173 over Pump Canyon in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 592 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 805 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-173 over Pump Canyon built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-173 over Pump Canyon 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does NM-173 over Pump Canyon carry?
About 592 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-173 over Pump Canyon?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NM-173 over Pump Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.