Aragon Road over Belen Highline Canal
FairValencia County, New Mexico · 0.9 MI W of Main St/Belen · Structure no. 000000000008963
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 534
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aragon Road over Belen Highline Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aragon Road over Belen Highline Canal in Valencia County, New Mexico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 54 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Aragon Road over Belen Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Aragon Road over Belen Highline 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 Aragon Road over Belen Highline Canal carry?
About 534 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Aragon Road over Belen Highline Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Aragon Road over Belen Highline Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.