US Bridges

NM-293 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 1.8 MI NE of Cliff · Structure no. 000000000005332

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-293 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-293 over Unnamed Waterway in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-293
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1.8 MI NE of Cliff
RouteState Highway 293
Coordinates32.98965, -108.58159
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2023)
Projected traffic349 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-293 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-293 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NM-293 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-293 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NM-293 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.