US Bridges

05-0301 over Pecos River

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 2 MI E of NM-2/DEXTER · Structure no. 000000000007897

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
291 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

05-0301 over Pecos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 05-0301 over Pecos River in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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Carries05-0301
CrossesPecos River
Location2 MI E of NM-2/DEXTER
RouteCounty Highway 5301
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.20928, -104.33539
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed24.2 mi (39 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 05-0301 over Pecos River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 05-0301 over Pecos River 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 05-0301 over Pecos River carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 05-0301 over Pecos River?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 05-0301 over Pecos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.