US Bridges

IRR/NM-124 over Unnamed Waterway

Poor

Cibola County, New Mexico · 12.0 MI E of I-40/PARAJE · Structure no. 000000000003091

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,215
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR/NM-124 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying IRR/NM-124 over Unnamed Waterway in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,652 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR/NM-124
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location12.0 MI E of I-40/PARAJE
RouteState Highway 124
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.05175, -107.47058
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2023)
Projected traffic1,652 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$73,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR/NM-124 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR/NM-124 over Unnamed Waterway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IRR/NM-124 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR/NM-124 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IRR/NM-124 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.