NM-408 over Socorro Main Canal
FairSocorro County, New Mexico · 5.4 M East of Lemitar · Structure no. 000000000005479
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-408 over Socorro Main Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying NM-408 over Socorro Main Canal in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-408 over Socorro Main Canal built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-408 over Socorro Main Canal 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NM-408 over Socorro Main Canal carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NM-408 over Socorro Main Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns NM-408 over Socorro Main Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.