US Bridges

NM-170 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

San Juan County, New Mexico · 17.01 MI N of JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000009643

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,467
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-170 over Unnamed Waterway is a steel culvert carrying NM-170 over Unnamed Waterway in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,467 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,715 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesNM-170
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location17.01 MI N of JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 170
Coordinates36.96475, -108.1927
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,467 (2023)
Projected traffic4,715 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-170 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-170 over Unnamed Waterway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NM-170 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 3,467 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-170 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns NM-170 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.