US Bridges

CR-742 over Pecos River

Good

Eddy County, New Mexico · 0.85 M E of Cty RD 720 · Structure no. 000000000009720

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
481
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-742 over Pecos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-742 over Pecos River in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR-742
CrossesPecos River
Location0.85 M E of Cty RD 720
RouteCounty Highway 1501
CountyEddy County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.24062, -104.04807
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2023)
Projected traffic654 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-742 over Pecos River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-742 over Pecos River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR-742 over Pecos River carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR-742 over Pecos River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR-742 over Pecos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.