US-54 over Union Pacific Railroad
GoodQuay County, New Mexico · 2.45 MI N of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000008648
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,515
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-54 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-54 over Union Pacific Railroad in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,515 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,780 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-54 over Union Pacific Railroad built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-54 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US-54 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?
About 3,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-54 over Union Pacific Railroad?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US-54 over Union Pacific Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.