US Bridges

37-QRAK over Irrigation Canal

Poor

Quay County, New Mexico · 2.1 MI W of JCT NM-278 · Structure no. 000000000007681

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

37-QRAK over Irrigation Canal is a steel continuous other carrying 37-QRAK over Irrigation Canal 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries37-QRAK
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location2.1 MI W of JCT NM-278
RouteCounty Highway 37003
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.09922, -103.64893
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic136 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 37-QRAK over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 37-QRAK over Irrigation Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 37-QRAK over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 37-QRAK over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 37-QRAK over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.