US Bridges

15-0741 over Pecos River

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 4.75 MI E JCT US 285 · Structure no. 000000000009547

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
481
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15-0741 over Pecos River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 15-0741 over Pecos River in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 481 vehicles a day, projected to reach 654 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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Carries15-0741
CrossesPecos River
Location4.75 MI E JCT US 285
RouteCounty Highway 15741
CountyEddy County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.29583, -104.04286
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2023)
Projected traffic654 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 15-0741 over Pecos River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15-0741 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 15-0741 over Pecos River carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 15-0741 over Pecos River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 15-0741 over Pecos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.