US Bridges

NM-419 over Canadian River

Good

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 20.3 MI No of NM-104 · Structure no. 000000000009518

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
450 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-419 over Canadian River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-419 over Canadian River in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesNM-419
CrossesCanadian River
Location20.3 MI No of NM-104
RouteState Highway 419
Coordinates35.65565, -104.37564
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic61 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2080 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-419 over Canadian River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-419 over Canadian River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does NM-419 over Canadian River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NM-419 over Canadian River?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NM-419 over Canadian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.