NM-37 over Unnamed Waterway
FairLincoln County, New Mexico · 3.62 M N JCT NM-48/ANGUS · Structure no. 000000000008313
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,832
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-37 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-37 over Unnamed Waterway in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,832 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,491 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 NM-37 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-37 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does NM-37 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 1,832 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-37 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NM-37 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.