US Bridges

05-1227 over Hagerman Canal

GoodPosted for load

Chaves County, New Mexico · 5.1 E/1.7 M S of US70/285 · Structure no. 000000000007787

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

05-1227 over Hagerman Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 05-1227 over Hagerman Canal in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries05-1227
CrossesHagerman Canal
Location5.1 E/1.7 M S of US70/285
RouteCounty Highway 5227
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.36915, -104.41675
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$111,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 05-1227 over Hagerman Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 05-1227 over Hagerman Canal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 05-1227 over Hagerman Canal carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 05-1227 over Hagerman Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 05-1227 over Hagerman Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.