US Bridges

NM-152 over Hanover Creek

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 4.65 MI NE of Santa Clara · Structure no. 000000000005330

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,354
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-152 over Hanover Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NM-152 over Hanover Creek in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,354 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,841 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesNM-152
CrossesHanover Creek
Location4.65 MI NE of Santa Clara
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates32.80956, -108.09055
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,354 (2023)
Projected traffic1,841 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-152 over Hanover Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-152 over Hanover Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NM-152 over Hanover Creek carry?

About 1,354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-152 over Hanover Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-152 over Hanover Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.