31-0026 over Salt Water Wash
FairPosted for loadMcKinley County, New Mexico · 4.9 Mi. South Int. I-40 · Structure no. 000000000009328
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 337
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
31-0026 over Salt Water Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31-0026 over Salt Water Wash in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 31-0026 over Salt Water Wash built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is 31-0026 over Salt Water 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does 31-0026 over Salt Water Wash carry?
About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is 31-0026 over Salt Water Wash?
The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns 31-0026 over Salt Water Wash?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.