US Bridges

31-003A over Unnamed Waterway

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · 0.1 Mile North of I-40 · Structure no. 000000000008712

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
3,894
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

31-003A over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying 31-003A over Unnamed Waterway in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,894 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,295 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries31-003A
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.1 Mile North of I-40
RouteCounty Highway 31003
Coordinates35.52371, -108.78158
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 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 traffic3,894 (2023)
Projected traffic5,295 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 31-003A over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31-003A 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 31-003A over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 3,894 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 31-003A over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 31-003A over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.