US Bridges

IN-1162 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 6.3 M S NM-227/WB Ex Ramp · Structure no. 000000000010092

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IN-1162 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying IN-1162 over Unnamed Waterway in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

CarriesIN-1162
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location6.3 M S NM-227/WB Ex Ramp
RouteInterstate 1162
Coordinates32.06205, -106.60503
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2023)
Projected traffic458 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 IN-1162 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IN-1162 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IN-1162 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is IN-1162 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IN-1162 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.