US Bridges

05-023 over Rio Penasco

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 0.2 M S of US-82 @mp 44.7 · Structure no. 000000000007825

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

05-023 over Rio Penasco is a concrete slab carrying 05-023 over Rio Penasco in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries05-023
CrossesRio Penasco
Location0.2 M S of US-82 @mp 44.7
RouteCounty Highway 57023
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.91297, -105.33942
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$31,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 05-023 over Rio Penasco built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 05-023 over Rio Penasco 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 05-023 over Rio Penasco carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 05-023 over Rio Penasco?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 05-023 over Rio Penasco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.