L-00035 over El Rito Creek
FairGuadalupe County, New Mexico · 1.1 MI E of JCT US-54 · Structure no. 000000000006116
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,392
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-00035 over El Rito Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying L-00035 over El Rito Creek 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 8,392 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,413 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 71 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-00035 over El Rito Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is L-00035 over El Rito Creek 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 El Rito Creek carry?
About 8,392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is L-00035 over El Rito Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns L-00035 over El Rito Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.