US Bridges

NM-209 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 22.6 MI S of JCT LOOP-36 · Structure no. 000000000005108

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
6 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, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-209
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location22.6 MI S of JCT LOOP-36
RouteState Highway 209
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.85145, -103.76036
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 closed47.2 mi (76 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.

What condition is NM-209 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 January 2022.

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 60 ft (18.3 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.