US Bridges

NM-91 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 3.4 MI S of JCT US-54 · Structure no. 000000000005518

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
777
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-91 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-91 over Unnamed Waterway in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 777 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNM-91
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location3.4 MI S of JCT US-54
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates34.90973, -104.65049
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2023)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-91 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-91 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does NM-91 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 777 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-91 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns NM-91 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.