US Bridges

US-380 over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 0.1 M E JCT US54/CARRIZO · Structure no. 000000000008660

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,241
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-380 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-380 over Union Pacific Railroad in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,241 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,047 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-380
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.1 M E JCT US54/CARRIZO
RouteU.S. Route 380
Coordinates33.64475, -105.86926
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,241 (2023)
Projected traffic3,047 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US-380 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-380 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US-380 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 2,241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-380 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-380 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.