US Bridges

17-Z000 over US-180

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 39.03 MI N of I-10/DEMING · Structure no. 000000000006215

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

17-Z000 over US-180 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17-Z000 over US-180 in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries17-Z000
CrossesUS-180
Location39.03 MI N of I-10/DEMING
RouteCity Street 17000
CountyGrant County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.70805, -108.1357
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$187,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 17-Z000 over US-180 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17-Z000 over US-180 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 2023.

How much traffic does 17-Z000 over US-180 carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 17-Z000 over US-180?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 17-Z000 over US-180?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).