US Bridges

US-54 over Arroyo Marvaez

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 22.7 MI E of JCT NM-39 · Structure no. 000000000006851

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
99 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
6,488
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-54 over Arroyo Marvaez is a concrete culvert carrying US-54 over Arroyo Marvaez in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,488 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,823 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-54
CrossesArroyo Marvaez
Location22.7 MI E of JCT NM-39
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.59736, -103.11546
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 inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 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 traffic6,488 (2023)
Projected traffic8,823 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$414,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-54 over Arroyo Marvaez built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-54 over Arroyo Marvaez 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does US-54 over Arroyo Marvaez carry?

About 6,488 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-54 over Arroyo Marvaez?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US-54 over Arroyo Marvaez?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.