37-C020 over Unnamed Waterway
PoorPosted for loadQuay County, New Mexico · 12.4 MI E of US-66 · Structure no. 000000000001044
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 128 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
37-C020 over Unnamed Waterway is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 37-C020 over Unnamed Waterway in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 37-C020 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is 37-C020 over Unnamed Waterway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does 37-C020 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is 37-C020 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 37-C020 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.