US Bridges

E. 7th Ave. over Unnamed Channel

Good

Curry County, New Mexico · 1.2 MI E of N Prince Ave. · Structure no. 000000000009807

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 7th Ave. over Unnamed Channel is a concrete culvert carrying E. 7th Ave. over Unnamed Channel in Curry County, New Mexico. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 269 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 7th Ave.
CrossesUnnamed Channel
Location1.2 MI E of N Prince Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCurry County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.40528, -103.175
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2021)
Projected traffic269 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E. 7th Ave. over Unnamed Channel built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 7th Ave. over Unnamed Channel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does E. 7th Ave. over Unnamed Channel carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is E. 7th Ave. over Unnamed Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns E. 7th Ave. over Unnamed Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.