US Bridges

US-64 Ebl/Wbl over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 3.48 MI W of JCT NM-170 · Structure no. 000000000007552

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,651
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 1975, so it is 50 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 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 20,651 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,085 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-64 Ebl/Wbl
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location3.48 MI W of JCT NM-170
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountySan Juan County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.73157, -108.31197
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,651 (2023)
Projected traffic28,085 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$433,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

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 January 2024.

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

About 20,651 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.