US Bridges

NM-92 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Hidalgo County, New Mexico · 4.3 MI E of Ariz ST Line · Structure no. 000000000002022

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-92 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-92 over Unnamed Waterway in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNM-92
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location4.3 MI E of Ariz ST Line
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates32.68258, -108.97958
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2023)
Projected traffic227 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-92 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-92 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NM-92 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-92 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NM-92 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.