US Bridges

35-000 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Otero County, New Mexico · 0.05 Miles North of 1st · Structure no. 000000000009657

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,564
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

35-000 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying 35-000 over Unnamed Waterway in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,564 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,847 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries35-000
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.05 Miles North of 1st
RouteCity Street 3500
Coordinates32.89116, -105.94638
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,564 (2023)
Projected traffic4,847 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 35-000 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35-000 over Unnamed Waterway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 35-000 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 3,564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 35-000 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 35-000 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.