US-380 over Pecos River
FairChaves County, New Mexico · 7.2 MI E US-70/285-ROSWEL · Structure no. 000000000008659
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 440 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,310
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-380 over Pecos River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-380 over Pecos River in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,310 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,501 by 2043. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-380 over Pecos River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-380 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US-380 over Pecos River carry?
About 3,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-380 over Pecos River?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-380 over Pecos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.