US Bridges

US-62/180/285 over Hackberry Draw/Plaza ST

Good

Eddy County, New Mexico · 1.4 M N of S JCT US62/180 · Structure no. 000000000005802

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,351
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62/180/285 over Hackberry Draw/Plaza ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-62/180/285 over Hackberry Draw/Plaza ST in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 69 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 29,351 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,917 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-62/180/285
CrossesHackberry Draw/Plaza ST
Location1.4 M N of S JCT US62/180
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyEddy County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.40982, -104.22856
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,351 (2023)
Projected traffic39,917 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62/180/285 over Hackberry Draw/Plaza ST built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US-62/180/285 over Hackberry Draw/Plaza ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-62/180/285 over Hackberry Draw/Plaza ST carry?

About 29,351 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-62/180/285 over Hackberry Draw/Plaza ST?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US-62/180/285 over Hackberry Draw/Plaza ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.