Nm-68 SB over Santa Cruz River

Fair Condition69 years old19,160 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
LocationJct Nm 68 & US 84/285
CarriesNm-68 SB
CrossesSanta Cruz River
Coordinates35.98937, -106.06625

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length202.1 ft (61.6 m)
Max Span37.1 ft (11.3 m)
Deck Width46.6 ft (14.2 m)
Deck Area874.7 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1957

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic19,160 (2023)
Truck Traffic24%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000000000005718

Nearby Bridges

Nm-68 NB over Santa Cruz River 0.0 mi Poor Fl-5349 over Rio Grande 0.4 mi Fair Us-84/285 over Rio Grande 0.4 mi Fair Irr/nm-30 over Guachupange Arroyo 0.8 mi Fair Nm-581 over Arroyo Seco 1.3 mi Fair Irr/nm-399 over Arroyo Seco 1.3 mi Fair Nm-584 over Rio Grande 1.3 mi Fair Nm-106 over Santa Cruz River 1.5 mi Fair Irr/nm-30 over Santa Clara River 1.7 mi Good IRR BIA RTE 600 over Santa Clara Creek 1.8 mi Fair