US Bridges

35-E038 over Bonita Draw

Fair

Otero County, New Mexico · 4.83 MI SW of NM-24/PINON · Structure no. 000000000008762

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

35-E038 over Bonita Draw is a steel other carrying 35-E038 over Bonita Draw 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 5 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 239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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Carries35-E038
CrossesBonita Draw
Location4.83 MI SW of NM-24/PINON
RouteCounty Highway 35038
CountyOtero County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.58047, -105.4384
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2023)
Projected traffic325 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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-E038 over Bonita Draw built?

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

What condition is 35-E038 over Bonita Draw 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 35-E038 over Bonita Draw carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 35-E038 over Bonita Draw?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 35-E038 over Bonita Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.