NM-26 over Unnamed Waterway
FairLuna County, New Mexico · 2.90 MI NE of JCT US-180 · Structure no. 000000000003403
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,560
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-26 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-26 over Unnamed Waterway in Luna County, New Mexico. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,481 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-26 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-26 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NM-26 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 2,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is NM-26 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns NM-26 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.