US Bridges

US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 1.65 M S JCT US62/180 · Structure no. 000000000009462

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,774 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS-62/180
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1.65 M S JCT US62/180
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyEddy County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.15457, -104.39101
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2023)
Projected traffic2,774 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.