US-180 over Whitewater Creek
FairCatron County, New Mexico · 10 MI N Grant/Catron Cl · Structure no. 000000000008385
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 962
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-180 over Whitewater Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-180 over Whitewater Creek in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-180 over Whitewater Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-180 over Whitewater 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US-180 over Whitewater Creek carry?
About 962 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-180 over Whitewater Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-180 over Whitewater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.