US Bridges

NM-114 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Roosevelt County, New Mexico · 10.5 M E JCT US-70/ELIDA · Structure no. 000000000002985

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-114 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-114 over Unnamed Waterway in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesNM-114
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location10.5 M E JCT US-70/ELIDA
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates33.93791, -103.47779
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic192 (2023)
Projected traffic261 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-114 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-114 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NM-114 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-114 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-114 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.