US Bridges

05-Z014 over Penasco River

Poor

Chaves County, New Mexico · 1.5 S of US-82 at MP 77.2 · Structure no. 000000000008584

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

05-Z014 over Penasco River is a steel other carrying 05-Z014 over Penasco River in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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Carries05-Z014
CrossesPenasco River
Location1.5 S of US-82 at MP 77.2
RouteCounty Highway 5014
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.82809, -104.88939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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$43,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 05-Z014 over Penasco River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 05-Z014 over Penasco River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does 05-Z014 over Penasco River carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 05-Z014 over Penasco River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 05-Z014 over Penasco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.