US Bridges

L-00036 over Dyked Canal

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 0.25 MI E W Tucum Intrchg · Structure no. 000000000007213

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,179
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-00036 over Dyked Canal is a concrete culvert carrying L-00036 over Dyked Canal in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,179 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,603 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesL-00036
CrossesDyked Canal
Location0.25 MI E W Tucum Intrchg
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates35.15479, -103.77627
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,179 (2023)
Projected traffic1,603 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 Dyked Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-00036 over Dyked Canal 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does L-00036 over Dyked Canal carry?

About 1,179 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is L-00036 over Dyked Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns L-00036 over Dyked Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.