US Bridges

L-00036 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 1.7 MI E of NM-209 · Structure no. 000000000005515

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,505
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-00036 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying L-00036 over Unnamed Waterway in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 76 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 2,505 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,406 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesL-00036
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1.7 MI E of NM-209
RouteState Highway 36
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.17182, -103.69541
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,505 (2023)
Projected traffic3,406 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 L-00036 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is L-00036 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 2022.

How much traffic does L-00036 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 2,505 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is L-00036 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns L-00036 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.