US Bridges

US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Lea County, New Mexico · 1.6 MI W of JCT NM-529 · Structure no. 000000000002104

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,743
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway in Lea County, New Mexico. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 87 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 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 8,743 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,890 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-62/180
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1.6 MI W of JCT NM-529
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyLea County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.67883, -103.41927
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 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 traffic8,743 (2023)
Projected traffic11,890 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$703,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US-62/180 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 US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 8,743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US-62/180 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.