45-Z003 over Cox Canyon
PoorSan Juan County, New Mexico · 10.5 N of JCT NM516/CR290 · Structure no. 000000000008247
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 681
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
45-Z003 over Cox Canyon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 45-Z003 over Cox Canyon in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 681 vehicles a day, projected to reach 926 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 45-Z003 over Cox Canyon built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is 45-Z003 over Cox Canyon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does 45-Z003 over Cox Canyon carry?
About 681 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is 45-Z003 over Cox Canyon?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns 45-Z003 over Cox Canyon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.