NM-1 over San Jose Canyon
FairSierra County, New Mexico · 0.3 Miles West of Exit 10 · Structure no. 000000000002077
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-1 over San Jose Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying NM-1 over San Jose Canyon in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-1 over San Jose Canyon built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-1 over San Jose 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does NM-1 over San Jose Canyon carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-1 over San Jose Canyon?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NM-1 over San Jose Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.