US Bridges

Caddo Road (CRD-70 over Hagerman Canal

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · .9 S & .2 W of NM2/DEXTER · Structure no. 000000000007793

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caddo Road (CRD-70 over Hagerman Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Caddo Road (CRD-70 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 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCaddo Road (CRD-70
CrossesHagerman Canal
Location.9 S & .2 W of NM2/DEXTER
RouteCounty Highway 5070
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.18306, -104.37464
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Caddo Road (CRD-70 over Hagerman Canal built?

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

What condition is Caddo Road (CRD-70 over Hagerman Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Caddo Road (CRD-70 over Hagerman Canal carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Caddo Road (CRD-70 over Hagerman Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Caddo Road (CRD-70 over Hagerman Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.