US Bridges

NM-219 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 8.0 MI S of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007305

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
799
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-219 over Unnamed Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-219 over Unnamed Waterway in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 799 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-219
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location8.0 MI S of JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 219
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.87614, -104.96066
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic799 (2023)
Projected traffic1,086 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NM-219 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-219 over Unnamed Waterway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NM-219 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 799 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-219 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NM-219 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.