US Bridges

NM-185 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 11.2 M N Nm 157/NM-185 · Structure no. 000000000009660

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 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 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 847 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,151 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesNM-185
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location11.2 M N Nm 157/NM-185
RouteState Highway 185
Coordinates32.59334, -107.01822
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic847 (2023)
Projected traffic1,151 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-185 over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is NM-185 over Unnamed Waterway 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 September 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 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NM-185 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.