US Bridges

17-B132 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Grant County, New Mexico · 1.0MI NE NM-61 @ MP 19.67 · Structure no. 000000000009579

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17-B132 over Unnamed Waterway is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 17-B132 over Unnamed Waterway in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries17-B132
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1.0MI NE NM-61 @ MP 19.67
RouteCounty Highway 17132
CountyGrant County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.74061, -107.8555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2023)
Projected traffic259 by 2043
Trucks—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2070 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 17-B132 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17-B132 over Unnamed Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does 17-B132 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 17-B132 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns 17-B132 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.