US Bridges

NM-264 Ebl/Wbl over Coal Mine Wash

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 15.1 MI W of JCT US-491 · Structure no. 000000000008741

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,056
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-264 Ebl/Wbl over Coal Mine Wash is a concrete culvert carrying NM-264 Ebl/Wbl over Coal Mine Wash in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 14,056 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,116 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-264 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesCoal Mine Wash
Location15.1 MI W of JCT US-491
RouteState Highway 264
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.64865, -109.03518
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,056 (2023)
Projected traffic19,116 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$579,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-264 Ebl/Wbl over Coal Mine Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-264 Ebl/Wbl over Coal Mine 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NM-264 Ebl/Wbl over Coal Mine Wash carry?

About 14,056 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is NM-264 Ebl/Wbl over Coal Mine Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns NM-264 Ebl/Wbl over Coal Mine Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.