NM-24 over Aqua Chiquita
FairOtero County, New Mexico · 2.21 MI S JCT NM-521/WEED · Structure no. 000000000006420
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-24 over Aqua Chiquita is a concrete culvert carrying NM-24 over Aqua Chiquita in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-24 over Aqua Chiquita built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-24 over Aqua Chiquita 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NM-24 over Aqua Chiquita carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-24 over Aqua Chiquita?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns NM-24 over Aqua Chiquita?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.