US Bridges

05-0184 over Rio Hondo

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 3 M S & 2.7 M W US-70/285 · Structure no. 000000000007817

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

05-0184 over Rio Hondo is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 05-0184 over Rio Hondo in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 278 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries05-0184
CrossesRio Hondo
Location3 M S & 2.7 M W US-70/285
RouteCounty Highway 51184
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.35018, -104.57373
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 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 width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2023)
Projected traffic278 by 2043
Trucks—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$102,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 05-0184 over Rio Hondo built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 05-0184 over Rio Hondo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 05-0184 over Rio Hondo carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 05-0184 over Rio Hondo?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 05-0184 over Rio Hondo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.