US Bridges

US-64 over Wright Canyon

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 6.3 MI E of Nm 516 · Structure no. 000000000008975

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,727
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64 over Wright Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying US-64 over Wright Canyon in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 2,727 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,708 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-64
CrossesWright Canyon
Location6.3 MI E of Nm 516
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.71137, -107.87113
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,727 (2023)
Projected traffic3,708 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-64 over Wright Canyon built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64 over Wright 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US-64 over Wright Canyon carry?

About 2,727 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-64 over Wright Canyon?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-64 over Wright Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.