US Bridges

19-040U over Canada De Abajo

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 10.9 M N JCT I40 @ MP267 · Structure no. 000000000008298

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19-040U over Canada De Abajo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19-040U over Canada De Abajo in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries19-040U
CrossesCanada De Abajo
Location10.9 M N JCT I40 @ MP267
RouteCounty Highway 19004
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.09855, -104.84906
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2023)
Projected traffic97 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$137,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 19-040U over Canada De Abajo built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19-040U over Canada De Abajo 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 19-040U over Canada De Abajo carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 19-040U over Canada De Abajo?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 19-040U over Canada De Abajo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.