US-62/NM-180 Ebl over Pecos River
FairEddy County, New Mexico · 0.3 E of US-285/CARLSBAD · Structure no. 000000000001838
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 403 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,758
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-62/NM-180 Ebl over Pecos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62/NM-180 Ebl over Pecos River in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 84 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 5 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 14,758 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,070 by 2043. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-62/NM-180 Ebl over Pecos River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US-62/NM-180 Ebl over Pecos River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US-62/NM-180 Ebl over Pecos River carry?
About 14,758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-62/NM-180 Ebl over Pecos River?
The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US-62/NM-180 Ebl over Pecos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.