US Bridges

L-00035 over Pecos River

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI E of JCT US-54 · Structure no. 000000000006115

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,645
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-00035 over Pecos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L-00035 over Pecos River in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 66 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 4,645 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,317 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesL-00035
CrossesPecos River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT US-54
RouteState Highway 35
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.9395, -104.69077
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,645 (2023)
Projected traffic6,317 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L-00035 over Pecos River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is L-00035 over Pecos River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does L-00035 over Pecos River carry?

About 4,645 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is L-00035 over Pecos River?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns L-00035 over Pecos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.