US Bridges

US-380 over Rio Hondo

Good

Chaves County, New Mexico · 0.7 M E JCT US-380/70/285 · Structure no. 000000000009514

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,377
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-380 over Rio Hondo is a concrete culvert carrying US-380 over Rio Hondo in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,377 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,672 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-380
CrossesRio Hondo
Location0.7 M E JCT US-380/70/285
RouteU.S. Route 380
Coordinates33.39417, -104.50978
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,377 (2023)
Projected traffic8,672 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-380 over Rio Hondo built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-380 over Rio Hondo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does US-380 over Rio Hondo carry?

About 6,377 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-380 over Rio Hondo?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-380 over Rio Hondo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.