US Bridges

NM-209 over Frio Draw

Good

Curry County, New Mexico · 19.4M N JCT US-60/CLOVIS · Structure no. 000000000009669

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,155
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-209 over Frio Draw is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-209 over Frio Draw in Curry County, New Mexico. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,155 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesNM-209
CrossesFrio Draw
Location19.4M N JCT US-60/CLOVIS
RouteState Highway 209
Coordinates34.6753, -103.2147
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,155 (2023)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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-209 over Frio Draw built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-209 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does NM-209 over Frio Draw carry?

About 1,155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-209 over Frio Draw?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NM-209 over Frio Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.