US Bridges

31-050 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 6.6 MI E Nm 400/CO RD 50 · Structure no. 000000000010028

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31-050 over Unnamed Waterway is a wood or timber slab carrying 31-050 over Unnamed Waterway in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries31-050
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location6.6 MI E Nm 400/CO RD 50
RouteCounty Highway 31050
Coordinates35.32931, -108.44235
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2023)
Projected traffic57 by 2043
Trucks9%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$42,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 31-050 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31-050 over Unnamed Waterway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 31-050 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 31-050 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 31-050 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.