US Bridges

I-10 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Luna County, New Mexico · 7.14 MI E of JCT NM-418 · Structure no. 000000000005614

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
189 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
17,321
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying I-10 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway in Luna County, New Mexico. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 17,321 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,556 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10 Wbl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location7.14 MI E of JCT NM-418
RouteInterstate 10
CountyLuna County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.25689, -107.87212
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,321 (2023)
Projected traffic23,556 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-10 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 Wbl 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-10 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 17,321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-10 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-10 Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.