US Bridges

19-03BA over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 0.48 MI NW of JCT NM-91 · Structure no. 000000000008591

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19-03BA over Unnamed Waterway is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 19-03BA over Unnamed Waterway in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries19-03BA
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.48 MI NW of JCT NM-91
RouteCounty Highway 19003
CountyGuadalupe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.83063, -104.63332
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19-03BA over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19-03BA 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 19-03BA over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 19-03BA over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 19-03BA over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.