US Bridges

NM-90 over Gold Gulch

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 6.2 MI NE of Hidalgo C/L · Structure no. 000000000005617

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,640
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-90 over Gold Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying NM-90 over Gold Gulch in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-90
CrossesGold Gulch
Location6.2 MI NE of Hidalgo C/L
RouteState Highway 90
CountyGrant County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.52119, -108.45009
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 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 structure3
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$98,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-90 over Gold Gulch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-90 over Gold Gulch 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-90 over Gold Gulch carry?

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

How long is NM-90 over Gold Gulch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NM-90 over Gold Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.