US Bridges

US-54 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 24.4 MI N of JCT US-60 · Structure no. 000000000005533

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,947
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-54 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 1,947 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,647 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-54
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location24.4 MI N of JCT US-60
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates34.81916, -104.85381
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic1,947 (2023)
Projected traffic2,647 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US-54 over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is US-54 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US-54 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 1,947 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-54 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US-54 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.