NM-109 over Irrigation Canal
PoorValencia County, New Mexico · 1.1 M N of NM-346/BOSQUE · Structure no. 000000000003498
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,406
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-109 over Irrigation Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-109 over Irrigation Canal in Valencia County, New Mexico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,406 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,912 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 NM-109 over Irrigation Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-109 over Irrigation Canal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does NM-109 over Irrigation Canal carry?
About 1,406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-109 over Irrigation Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns NM-109 over Irrigation Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.