US Bridges

L-00035 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 0.8 MI E/W Santa Rosa Int · Structure no. 000000000006167

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,651
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-00035 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying L-00035 over Unnamed Waterway in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1959, 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 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 1,651 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,245 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesL-00035
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.8 MI E/W Santa Rosa Int
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates34.94365, -104.7044
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,651 (2023)
Projected traffic2,245 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 L-00035 over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is L-00035 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 2024.

How much traffic does L-00035 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 1,651 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is L-00035 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns L-00035 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.