US Bridges

NM-264 Ebl/Wbl over Banana Ridge Wash

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 2.6 MI W of US-491 · Structure no. 000000000005381

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,051
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-264 Ebl/Wbl over Banana Ridge Wash is a concrete culvert carrying NM-264 Ebl/Wbl over Banana Ridge Wash in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 91 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 11,051 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,029 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-264 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesBanana Ridge Wash
Location2.6 MI W of US-491
RouteState Highway 264
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.63486, -108.82571
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,051 (2023)
Projected traffic15,029 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$453,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-264 Ebl/Wbl over Banana Ridge Wash built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is NM-264 Ebl/Wbl over Banana Ridge Wash 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NM-264 Ebl/Wbl over Banana Ridge Wash carry?

About 11,051 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is NM-264 Ebl/Wbl over Banana Ridge Wash?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NM-264 Ebl/Wbl over Banana Ridge Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.