US Bridges

15-034 over Rio Penasco

Good

Eddy County, New Mexico · 7 M S & 1.2 M E US-82/285 · Structure no. 000000000008735

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15-034 over Rio Penasco is a concrete culvert carrying 15-034 over Rio Penasco in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 481 vehicles a day, projected to reach 654 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries15-034
CrossesRio Penasco
Location7 M S & 1.2 M E US-82/285
RouteCounty Highway 15034
Coordinates32.74024, -104.37846
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2023)
Projected traffic654 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 15-034 over Rio Penasco built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15-034 over Rio Penasco 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 15-034 over Rio Penasco carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 15-034 over Rio Penasco?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 15-034 over Rio Penasco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.