C3-31 over Pecos River
PoorChaves County, New Mexico · 3.3 M E NM-2/LAKE Arthur · Structure no. 000000000005964
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 243 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C3-31 over Pecos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3-31 over Pecos River in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C3-31 over Pecos River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is C3-31 over Pecos River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does C3-31 over Pecos River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is C3-31 over Pecos River?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns C3-31 over Pecos River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.