05-0049 over Hagerman Canal
FairChaves County, New Mexico · 2.45 M N JCT NM-2/NM-339 · Structure no. 000000000007794
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 491
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
05-0049 over Hagerman Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 05-0049 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 05-0049 over Hagerman Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 05-0049 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 05-0049 over Hagerman Canal carry?
About 491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 05-0049 over Hagerman Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 05-0049 over Hagerman Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.