31-001 over Defiance Draw
FairPosted for loadMcKinley County, New Mexico · 2.78 MI N of JCT NM-118 · Structure no. 000000000008511
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,004
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
31-001 over Defiance Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31-001 over Defiance Draw in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,004 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,085 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 31-001 over Defiance Draw built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is 31-001 over Defiance Draw 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does 31-001 over Defiance Draw carry?
About 3,004 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 31-001 over Defiance Draw?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns 31-001 over Defiance Draw?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.