NM-6 over Belen Highline Canal
GoodValencia County, New Mexico · 1.1 MI E of I-25 · Structure no. 000000000008993
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-6 over Belen Highline Canal is a concrete culvert carrying NM-6 over Belen Highline Canal in Valencia County, New Mexico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 27,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,788 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-6 over Belen Highline Canal built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-6 over Belen Highline Canal 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does NM-6 over Belen Highline Canal carry?
About 27,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NM-6 over Belen Highline Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns NM-6 over Belen Highline Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.