US Bridges

NM-209 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Quay County, New Mexico · 16.8 MI S of JCT LOOP-36 · Structure no. 000000000007664

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
568
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-209 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-209 over Unnamed Waterway in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-209
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location16.8 MI S of JCT LOOP-36
RouteState Highway 209
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.9362, -103.76013
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 1977, making it 48 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 February 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NM-209 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.