North Bosque Loop over Irrigation Canal
FairValencia County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI W NM-47/BOSQUE N. · Structure no. 000000000001789
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,962
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Bosque Loop over Irrigation Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Bosque Loop over Irrigation Canal in Valencia 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 5 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 3,962 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,388 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Bosque Loop over Irrigation Canal built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Bosque Loop over Irrigation 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does North Bosque Loop over Irrigation Canal carry?
About 3,962 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is North Bosque Loop over Irrigation Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns North Bosque Loop over Irrigation Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.