US Bridges

US-82 over Pecos River Overflow

Good

Eddy County, New Mexico · 3.5 MI E of JCT US-285 · Structure no. 000000000005568

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
200 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
3,945
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-82 over Pecos River Overflow is a steel culvert carrying US-82 over Pecos River Overflow in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 3,945 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,365 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesUS-82
CrossesPecos River Overflow
Location3.5 MI E of JCT US-285
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates32.84203, -104.33774
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans30
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 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 traffic3,945 (2023)
Projected traffic5,365 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-82 over Pecos River Overflow built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US-82 over Pecos River Overflow 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US-82 over Pecos River Overflow carry?

About 3,945 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-82 over Pecos River Overflow?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US-82 over Pecos River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.