US Bridges

14th Street over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Otero County, New Mexico · East of US 54/70 · Structure no. 000000000009766

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Street over Unnamed Waterway is a steel culvert carrying 14th Street over Unnamed Waterway in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 312 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries14th Street
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
LocationEast of US 54/70
RouteCity Street 3501
CountyOtero County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.90498, -105.94377
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic312 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 14th Street over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th Street over Unnamed Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 14th Street over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 14th Street over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 14th Street over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.