US Bridges

Lavelle RD over S Div.Mckinley Channel

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Otero County, New Mexico · 0.7 M N of US 70 · Structure no. 000000000009708

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,513
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lavelle RD over S Div.Mckinley Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Lavelle RD over S Div.Mckinley Channel 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 1,513 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,057 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLavelle RD
CrossesS Div.Mckinley Channel
Location0.7 M N of US 70
RouteCity Street 3501
CountyOtero County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.88068, -105.9753
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,513 (2023)
Projected traffic2,057 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lavelle RD over S Div.Mckinley Channel built?

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

What condition is Lavelle RD over S Div.Mckinley Channel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lavelle RD over S Div.Mckinley Channel carry?

About 1,513 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lavelle RD over S Div.Mckinley Channel?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lavelle RD over S Div.Mckinley Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.