US Bridges

US-54 over Unnamed Waterway

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Lincoln County, New Mexico · 24.5 Miles North of 380 · Structure no. 000000000009993

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,533
2020 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 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,533 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,164 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-54
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location24.5 Miles North of 380
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyLincoln County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.98691, -105.75403
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,533 (2020)
Projected traffic1,164 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$194,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-54 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 over Unnamed Waterway 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does US-54 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 1,533 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-54 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.