NM-118 over Unnamed Waterway
FairMcKinley County, New Mexico · 5.6 MI E of Ariz ST Line · Structure no. 000000000003479
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 562
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-118 over Unnamed Waterway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-118 over Unnamed Waterway in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-118 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-118 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 2024.
How much traffic does NM-118 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-118 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns NM-118 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.