NM-156 over Unnamed Waterway
FairGuadalupe County, New Mexico · 0.9 MI E of US-84 · Structure no. 000000000003200
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-156 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-156 over Unnamed Waterway in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-156 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-156 over Unnamed Waterway 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does NM-156 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NM-156 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns NM-156 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.