US Bridges

Tajique Canyon RD over Tajique Canyon

Good

Torrance County, New Mexico · 0.4 MI Nw/O Tajique Cg · Structure no. 030304000013183

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Tajique Canyon RD over Tajique Canyon is a concrete slab carrying Tajique Canyon RD over Tajique Canyon in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesTajique Canyon RD
CrossesTajique Canyon
Location0.4 MI Nw/O Tajique Cg
RouteFederal Lands Road 55
Coordinates34.76994, -106.33196
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tajique Canyon RD over Tajique Canyon built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tajique Canyon RD over Tajique 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Tajique Canyon RD over Tajique Canyon carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Tajique Canyon RD over Tajique Canyon?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tajique Canyon RD over Tajique Canyon?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.