US Bridges

NM-118 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 13.15 MI E of Ariz Line · Structure no. 000000000005385

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,249
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-118 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-118 over Unnamed Waterway in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,249 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,058 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNM-118
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location13.15 MI E of Ariz Line
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates35.49369, -108.89035
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic2,249 (2023)
Projected traffic3,058 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-118 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 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 2,249 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-118 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NM-118 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.