US Bridges

Fairgrounds Rd. over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Otero County, New Mexico · 1 M E JCT US-54/US-70 · Structure no. 000000000009685

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,203
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairgrounds Rd. over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Fairgrounds Rd. over Unnamed Waterway 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 3,203 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,356 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFairgrounds Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1 M E JCT US-54/US-70
RouteCity Street 0_
CountyOtero County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.92727, -105.94327
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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 structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Fairgrounds Rd. over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is Fairgrounds Rd. 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Fairgrounds Rd. over Unnamed Waterway carry?

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

How long is Fairgrounds Rd. over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Fairgrounds Rd. over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.