US Bridges

NM-1 over Silver Canyon

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 06.8 M N of Sierra Cl · Structure no. 000000000003188

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-1 over Silver Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying NM-1 over Silver Canyon in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNM-1
CrossesSilver Canyon
Location06.8 M N of Sierra Cl
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.56412, -107.20377
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2023)
Projected traffic36 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-1 over Silver Canyon built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-1 over Silver 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NM-1 over Silver Canyon carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-1 over Silver Canyon?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NM-1 over Silver Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.