US-380 over Priest Gulch
GoodLincoln County, New Mexico · 10.9 MI E of NM-48 · Structure no. 000000000009486
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 919
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-380 over Priest Gulch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-380 over Priest Gulch in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 919 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-380 over Priest Gulch built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-380 over Priest Gulch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does US-380 over Priest Gulch carry?
About 919 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-380 over Priest Gulch?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US-380 over Priest Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.