US Bridges

37-QRAD over Hudson Canal

Good

Quay County, New Mexico · 2.4 MI S of US-54 M.316.4 · Structure no. 000000000008323

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

37-QRAD over Hudson Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 37-QRAD over Hudson Canal in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 191 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries37-QRAD
CrossesHudson Canal
Location2.4 MI S of US-54 M.316.4
RouteCounty Highway 37006
Coordinates35.2344, -103.52496
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic191 (2023)
Projected traffic259 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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-QRAD over Hudson Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 37-QRAD over Hudson Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does 37-QRAD over Hudson Canal carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 37-QRAD over Hudson Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 37-QRAD over Hudson Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.