US Bridges

L-00016 over Cimarron River

Good

Colfax County, New Mexico · 0.6 M N of I-25/S Springr · Structure no. 000000000009612

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-00016 over Cimarron River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L-00016 over Cimarron River in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2043. The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesL-00016
CrossesCimarron River
Location0.6 M N of I-25/S Springr
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates36.35542, -104.59688
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length313 ft (95.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 L-00016 over Cimarron River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-00016 over Cimarron River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does L-00016 over Cimarron River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is L-00016 over Cimarron River?

The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns L-00016 over Cimarron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.