NM-185 over Unnamed Waterway
FairDona Ana County, New Mexico · 6.7 MI N of JCT NM-157 · Structure no. 000000000002965
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 847
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-185 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-185 over Unnamed Waterway in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 847 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,151 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-185 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-185 over Unnamed Waterway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does NM-185 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 847 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-185 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns NM-185 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.