US Bridges

Dunn Drive over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · .05 Miles South Dunn · Structure no. 000000000009761

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
848
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunn Drive over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Dunn Drive over Unnamed Waterway in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 848 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,153 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long.

CarriesDunn Drive
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location.05 Miles South Dunn
RouteCity Street 1
Coordinates32.39519, -106.68306
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic848 (2023)
Projected traffic1,153 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Dunn Drive over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunn Drive 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dunn Drive over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dunn Drive over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dunn Drive over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.