US Bridges

NM-200 over Southwestern R/R

Good

Eddy County, New Mexico · 3.4 MI E JCT US-285 Carls · Structure no. 000000000009360

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,618
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-200 over Southwestern R/R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-200 over Southwestern R/R in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNM-200
CrossesSouthwestern R/R
Location3.4 MI E JCT US-285 Carls
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates32.47189, -104.22834
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,618 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-200 over Southwestern R/R built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-200 over Southwestern R/R 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NM-200 over Southwestern R/R carry?

About 1,618 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is NM-200 over Southwestern R/R?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NM-200 over Southwestern R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.