US Bridges

07-A047 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Colfax County, New Mexico · 0.6 MI N Steven St/Raton · Structure no. 000000000008498

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

07-A047 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying 07-A047 over Unnamed Waterway in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries07-A047
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.6 MI N Steven St/Raton
RouteCounty Highway 7047
Coordinates36.92094, -104.42078
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2023)
Projected traffic186 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 07-A047 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 07-A047 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 07-A047 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 07-A047 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 07-A047 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.