US Bridges

West College Blvd. over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Chaves County, New Mexico · 1 M East Jct. W Collage · Structure no. 000000000009707

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,951
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West College Blvd. over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying West College Blvd. over Unnamed Waterway in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,951 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,653 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest College Blvd.
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1 M East Jct. W Collage
RouteCity Street 5001
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.40875, -104.56752
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,951 (2023)
Projected traffic2,653 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West College Blvd. over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is West College Blvd. over Unnamed Waterway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does West College Blvd. over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 1,951 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is West College Blvd. over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns West College Blvd. over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.