NM-200 over Carlsbad Main Canal
GoodEddy County, New Mexico · 1.6 MI E US-285/N Carlsbd · Structure no. 000000000009051
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,618
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-200 over Carlsbad Main Canal is a concrete culvert carrying NM-200 over Carlsbad Main Canal in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,618 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-200 over Carlsbad Main Canal built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-200 over Carlsbad Main Canal 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does NM-200 over Carlsbad Main Canal carry?
About 1,618 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is NM-200 over Carlsbad Main Canal?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NM-200 over Carlsbad Main Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.