NM-119 over Unnamed Waterway
PoorGuadalupe County, New Mexico · 3.9 MI W of JCT US-84 · Structure no. 000000000005223
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 364
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-119 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete channel beam carrying NM-119 over Unnamed Waterway 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 364 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-119 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-119 over Unnamed Waterway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does NM-119 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 364 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-119 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NM-119 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.