US Bridges

05-0106 over Berrendo Creek

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 1.8 MI N JCT US-380/NM253 · Structure no. 000000000007941

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,359
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

05-0106 over Berrendo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 05-0106 over Berrendo Creek in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,359 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,848 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries05-0106
CrossesBerrendo Creek
Location1.8 MI N JCT US-380/NM253
RouteCounty Highway 51006
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.42092, -104.46989
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,359 (2023)
Projected traffic1,848 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 05-0106 over Berrendo Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 05-0106 over Berrendo Creek 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 05-0106 over Berrendo Creek carry?

About 1,359 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 05-0106 over Berrendo Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 05-0106 over Berrendo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.