US Bridges

US-180 over Mineral Creek

Fair

Catron County, New Mexico · 14.3 MI N Grant/Catron Cl · Structure no. 000000000005497

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-180 over Mineral Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-180 over Mineral Creek in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-180
CrossesMineral Creek
Location14.3 MI N Grant/Catron Cl
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyCatron County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.3786, -108.9034
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2023)
Projected traffic724 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$304,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-180 over Mineral Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-180 over Mineral Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-180 over Mineral Creek carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-180 over Mineral Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US-180 over Mineral Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.