US Bridges

US-62/180 Wbl over Pecos River

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI E of JCT US-285 · Structure no. 000000000006926

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
435 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
14,758
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62/180 Wbl over Pecos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62/180 Wbl over Pecos River in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 56 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 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-62/180 Wbl
CrossesPecos River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT US-285
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyEddy County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.418, -104.2243
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,758 (2023)
Projected traffic20,070 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62/180 Wbl over Pecos River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US-62/180 Wbl 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-62/180 Wbl over Pecos River carry?

About 14,758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-62/180 Wbl over Pecos River?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-62/180 Wbl over Pecos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.