NM-165 over Unnamed Waterway
FairSandoval County, New Mexico · 3.3 MI E of JCT I-25 · Structure no. 000000000005153
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,208
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-165 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-165 over Unnamed Waterway in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 90 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 7,208 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,802 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-165 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is NM-165 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does NM-165 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 7,208 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NM-165 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NM-165 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.