NM-1 over Chaunte Canyon
FairSocorro County, New Mexico · 28.1 MI N of NM-51 · Structure no. 000000000003175
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-1 over Chaunte Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying NM-1 over Chaunte Canyon in Socorro 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 73 ft (22.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Chaunte Canyon built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-1 over Chaunte 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 Chaunte Canyon carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-1 over Chaunte Canyon?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns NM-1 over Chaunte Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.