US Bridges

NM-209 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Quay County, New Mexico · 18.0 MI S of JCT LOOP-36 · Structure no. 000000000002490

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
109 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
568
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-209 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-209 over Unnamed Waterway in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 85 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 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-209
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location18.0 MI S of JCT LOOP-36
RouteState Highway 209
Coordinates34.91969, -103.76017
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2024
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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 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 traffic568 (2023)
Projected traffic772 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NM-209 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is NM-209 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 2024.

How much traffic does NM-209 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 568 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-209 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NM-209 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.