US-54 over Unnamed Waterway
FairLincoln County, New Mexico · 15.8 MI S of US-389/CARRI · Structure no. 000000000002358
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,797
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-54 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-54 over Unnamed Waterway in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 86 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 2,797 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,803 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-54 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is US-54 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does US-54 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 2,797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-54 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns US-54 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.