US Bridges

NM-400 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · 3.2 MI S of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000004187

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,524
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-400 over Unnamed Waterway is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-400 over Unnamed Waterway in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 95 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 1,524 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,072 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-400
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location3.2 MI S of JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 400
Coordinates35.46719, -108.54434
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,524 (2023)
Projected traffic2,072 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-400 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is NM-400 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NM-400 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 1,524 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-400 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NM-400 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.