US Bridges

Fairground Road over Unnamed Water Way

Good

Otero County, New Mexico · .8 Miles East of US 70/54 · Structure no. 000000000009665

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,203
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairground Road over Unnamed Water Way is a concrete culvert carrying Fairground Road over Unnamed Water Way 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 3,203 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,356 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFairground Road
CrossesUnnamed Water Way
Location.8 Miles East of US 70/54
RouteCity Street 3500
Coordinates32.92723, -105.94689
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
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 rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,203 (2023)
Projected traffic4,356 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Fairground Road over Unnamed Water Way built?

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

What condition is Fairground Road over Unnamed Water Way 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Fairground Road over Unnamed Water Way carry?

About 3,203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Fairground Road over Unnamed Water Way?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Fairground Road over Unnamed Water Way?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.