US Bridges

NM-300 over Canada De Los Alamos

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.20 MI S of US-285 · Structure no. 000000000005311

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,763
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-300 over Canada De Los Alamos is a concrete culvert carrying NM-300 over Canada De Los Alamos in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 1,763 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,397 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNM-300
CrossesCanada De Los Alamos
Location0.20 MI S of US-285
RouteState Highway 300
Coordinates35.55513, -105.87514
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,763 (2023)
Projected traffic2,397 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-300 over Canada De Los Alamos built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-300 over Canada De Los Alamos 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NM-300 over Canada De Los Alamos carry?

About 1,763 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-300 over Canada De Los Alamos?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NM-300 over Canada De Los Alamos?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.