US Bridges

IA-1144 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.8 MI S JCT I-25/I-10 · Structure no. 000000000006970

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,274
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IA-1144 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying IA-1144 over Unnamed Waterway in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 33,274 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,252 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIA-1144
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.8 MI S JCT I-25/I-10
RouteInterstate 1144
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.25544, -106.73044
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,274 (2023)
Projected traffic45,252 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 IA-1144 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IA-1144 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does IA-1144 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 33,274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IA-1144 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IA-1144 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.