US Bridges

US-82 over US 82 Lovington Highway

Good

Eddy County, New Mexico · US 82 MP 127.21 · Structure no. 000000000009727

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,991
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-82 over US 82 Lovington Highway is a concrete culvert carrying US-82 over US 82 Lovington Highway in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,991 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 96 ft wide.

CarriesUS-82
CrossesUS 82 Lovington Highway
LocationUS 82 MP 127.21
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates32.81972, -104.06622
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,991 (2023)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-82 over US 82 Lovington Highway built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-82 over US 82 Lovington Highway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US-82 over US 82 Lovington Highway carry?

About 3,991 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-82 over US 82 Lovington Highway?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US-82 over US 82 Lovington Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.