NM-24 over Unnamed Waterway
FairOtero County, New Mexico · 4.62 MI S JCT NM-521/WEED · Structure no. 000000000006421
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-24 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-24 over Unnamed Waterway 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 22 ft (6.7 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-24 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does NM-24 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-24 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NM-24 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.