NM-26 over Unnamed Waterway
GoodLuna County, New Mexico · 0.9 MI W of JCT NM-27 · Structure no. 000000000007041
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,560
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-26 over Unnamed Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-26 over Unnamed Waterway in Luna County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,481 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 NM-26 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-26 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 January 2024.
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 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NM-26 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.