US-180 over Big Dry Creek
FairGrant County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI S of Catron C/L · Structure no. 000000000008245
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 962
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-180 over Big Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-180 over Big Dry Creek in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-180 over Big Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-180 over Big Dry 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 US-180 over Big Dry Creek carry?
About 962 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-180 over Big Dry Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-180 over Big Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.