US Bridges

US-54 over Three Rivers

Good

Otero County, New Mexico · 16.27 M N JCT US-54/US-70 · Structure no. 000000000009580

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,797
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 over Three Rivers is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-54 over Three Rivers in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,797 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,803 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS-54
CrossesThree Rivers
Location16.27 M N JCT US-54/US-70
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates33.30324, -106.07339
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,797 (2023)
Projected traffic3,803 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-54 over Three Rivers built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 over Three Rivers in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US-54 over Three Rivers carry?

About 2,797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-54 over Three Rivers?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-54 over Three Rivers?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.