US Bridges

US-54 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 1.2 MI S of LOOP-35 · Structure no. 000000000007015

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,947
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 over Unnamed Waterway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-54 over Unnamed Waterway in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 56 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 8 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 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesUS-54
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1.2 MI S of LOOP-35
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates34.92136, -104.69938
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed65.2 mi (105 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 US-54 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

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 2024.

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 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.