US Bridges

NM-344 over Canada De Las Norrias

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 13.3 MI N of I-40 · Structure no. 000000000009840

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
423
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-344 over Canada De Las Norrias is a concrete culvert carrying NM-344 over Canada De Las Norrias in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 423 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesNM-344
CrossesCanada De Las Norrias
Location13.3 MI N of I-40
RouteState Highway 344
Coordinates35.22288, -106.15611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2021)
Projected traffic575 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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$52,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-344 over Canada De Las Norrias built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-344 over Canada De Las Norrias 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NM-344 over Canada De Las Norrias carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is NM-344 over Canada De Las Norrias?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NM-344 over Canada De Las Norrias?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.