US Bridges

NM-108 over Frio Draw

Good

Curry County, New Mexico · 18.1 M N JCT US-60/TEXICO · Structure no. 000000000006789

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-108 over Frio Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-108 over Frio Draw in Curry County, New Mexico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesNM-108
CrossesFrio Draw
Location18.1 M N JCT US-60/TEXICO
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates34.64988, -103.05603
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2023)
Projected traffic231 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 NM-108 over Frio Draw built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-108 over Frio Draw 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NM-108 over Frio Draw carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-108 over Frio Draw?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NM-108 over Frio Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.