US Bridges

17-B007 over Hanover Creek

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 0.4 MI E of JCT NM-356 · Structure no. 000000000008421

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,077
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17-B007 over Hanover Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 17-B007 over Hanover Creek in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries17-B007
CrossesHanover Creek
Location0.4 MI E of JCT NM-356
RouteCounty Highway 17007
CountyGrant County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.77962, -108.10855
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2023)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17-B007 over Hanover Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17-B007 over Hanover 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 17-B007 over Hanover Creek carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 17-B007 over Hanover Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 17-B007 over Hanover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.