NM-118 over Unnamed Waterway
FairMcKinley County, New Mexico · .4 MI E. of I-40 Exit 16 · Structure no. 000000000005388
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,162
- 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 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 9,162 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,460 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-118 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
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 July 2021.
How much traffic does NM-118 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 9,162 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NM-118 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 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.