US Bridges

US-64 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 5.10 MI W of JCT NM-170 · Structure no. 000000000005794

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,578
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-64 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 69 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 18,578 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,266 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS-64 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location5.10 MI W of JCT NM-170
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.73692, -108.33751
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic18,578 (2023)
Projected traffic25,266 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US-64 Ebl/Wbl 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-64 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 18,578 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-64 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-64 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.