US Bridges

US-54/70 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Otero County, New Mexico · 0.19 MI S of US82/ALAMOGO · Structure no. 000000000002258

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54/70 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-54/70 over Unnamed Waterway in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 92 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 13,298 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,085 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS-54/70
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.19 MI S of US82/ALAMOGO
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyOtero County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.94048, -105.96629
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,298 (2023)
Projected traffic18,085 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$154,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-54/70 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US-54/70 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 2022.

How much traffic does US-54/70 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 13,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-54/70 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-54/70 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.