NM-181 over Yapple Canyon
GoodSierra County, New Mexico · 5.3 M N of T or C/Exit 83 · Structure no. 000000000009803
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-181 over Yapple Canyon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-181 over Yapple Canyon in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-181 over Yapple Canyon built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-181 over Yapple Canyon 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 2024.
How much traffic does NM-181 over Yapple Canyon carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is NM-181 over Yapple Canyon?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NM-181 over Yapple Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.