NM-24 over Unnamed Waterway
GoodChaves County, New Mexico · 2.7 MI S of US-82/DUNKEN · Structure no. 000000000005721
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-24 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete channel beam carrying NM-24 over Unnamed Waterway in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NM-24 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-24 over Unnamed Waterway 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NM-24 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-24 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns NM-24 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.