NM-337 over Perro Canyon
PoorPosted for loadTorrance County, New Mexico · 2.8 MI N of NM-55 · Structure no. 000000000005825
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 959
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-337 over Perro Canyon is a concrete channel beam carrying NM-337 over Perro Canyon in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 959 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,304 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-337 over Perro Canyon built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-337 over Perro Canyon in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does NM-337 over Perro Canyon carry?
About 959 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-337 over Perro Canyon?
The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NM-337 over Perro Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.