US Bridges

NM-219 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 4.3 MI S of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007307

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
799
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-219 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete continuous slab 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 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 799 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesNM-219
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location4.3 MI S of JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 219
Coordinates34.91538, -104.99064
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 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 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 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 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NM-219 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.