US Bridges

NM-80 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Hidalgo County, New Mexico · 16.8 MI NE of Ariz Line · Structure no. 000000000007582

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-80 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-80 over Unnamed Waterway in Hidalgo 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-80
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location16.8 MI NE of Ariz Line
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates32.04012, -109.02357
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic476 by 2043
Trucks12%
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

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-80 over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is NM-80 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NM-80 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-80 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-80 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.