NM-39 over Unnamed Waterway
FairHarding County, New Mexico · 13.8 MI N of JCT US-54 · Structure no. 000000000005110
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 248
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-39 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-39 over Unnamed Waterway in Harding County, New Mexico. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-39 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-39 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NM-39 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 248 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-39 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns NM-39 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.