US Bridges

US-82 over NM-206

Fair

Lea County, New Mexico · JCT US-82/NM206/LOVINGTON · Structure no. 000000000007198

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,436
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-82 over NM-206 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-82 over NM-206 in Lea County, New Mexico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,952 by 2043. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 95 ft wide.

CarriesUS-82
CrossesNM-206
LocationJCT US-82/NM206/LOVINGTON
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates32.97966, -103.31748
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,436 (2023)
Projected traffic1,952 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US-82 over NM-206 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-82 over NM-206 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-82 over NM-206 carry?

About 1,436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-82 over NM-206?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US-82 over NM-206?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.