US Bridges

35-A059 over LA Luz Canyon

Fair

Otero County, New Mexico · 0.5 M N JCT NM-545/LA Luz · Structure no. 000000000008760

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

35-A059 over LA Luz Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying 35-A059 over LA Luz Canyon in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 257 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries35-A059
CrossesLA Luz Canyon
Location0.5 M N JCT NM-545/LA Luz
RouteCounty Highway 35059
CountyOtero County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.98409, -105.9463
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2019)
Projected traffic257 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 35-A059 over LA Luz Canyon built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35-A059 over LA Luz Canyon 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 35-A059 over LA Luz Canyon carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 35-A059 over LA Luz Canyon?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 35-A059 over LA Luz Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.