US Bridges

31-019 over Escalante Western R/R

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · 2.65 MI W of NM509 @ 21 · Structure no. 000000000009000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,014
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31-019 over Escalante Western R/R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 31-019 over Escalante Western R/R in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,379 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Carries31-019
CrossesEscalante Western R/R
Location2.65 MI W of NM509 @ 21
RouteCounty Highway 31019
Coordinates35.6134, -107.86475
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2023)
Projected traffic1,379 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 31-019 over Escalante Western R/R built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31-019 over Escalante Western R/R 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 31-019 over Escalante Western R/R carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 31-019 over Escalante Western R/R?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 31-019 over Escalante Western R/R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.