US Bridges

NM-119 over Irrigation Canal

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 4.2 MI W of JCT US-84 · Structure no. 000000000005222

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-119 over Irrigation Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-119 over Irrigation Canal in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-119
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location4.2 MI W of JCT US-84
RouteState Highway 119
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.20479, -105.12902
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2023)
Projected traffic433 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

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$54,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-119 over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-119 over Irrigation Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NM-119 over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-119 over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NM-119 over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.