US Bridges

US-180 over Mississippi Street

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 0.7 MI W of JCT NM-90 · Structure no. 000000000006431

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,960
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-180 over Mississippi Street is a concrete culvert carrying US-180 over Mississippi Street in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,960 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,025 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-180
CrossesMississippi Street
Location0.7 MI W of JCT NM-90
RouteU.S. Route 180
Coordinates32.78165, -108.28671
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Culvert6 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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,960 (2023)
Projected traffic4,025 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$24,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-180 over Mississippi Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-180 over Mississippi Street 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 US-180 over Mississippi Street carry?

About 2,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-180 over Mississippi Street?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns US-180 over Mississippi Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.