US Bridges

NM-90 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 11.9 MI NE of Hidalgo C/L · Structure no. 000000000005326

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,640
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-90 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-90 over Unnamed Waterway in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 2,640 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,590 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-90
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location11.9 MI NE of Hidalgo C/L
RouteState Highway 90
CountyGrant County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.555, -108.3669
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,640 (2023)
Projected traffic3,590 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$601,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-90 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-90 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NM-90 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 2,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-90 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NM-90 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.