US Bridges

L-00015 over Pecos Arroyo

Fair

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 0.3 M S of N Vegas Intrch · Structure no. 000000000005305

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
120 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,915
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-00015 over Pecos Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying L-00015 over Pecos Arroyo in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 78 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 4,915 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,684 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesL-00015
CrossesPecos Arroyo
Location0.3 M S of N Vegas Intrch
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates35.62118, -105.20621
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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 traffic4,915 (2023)
Projected traffic6,684 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L-00015 over Pecos Arroyo built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is L-00015 over Pecos Arroyo 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 2024.

How much traffic does L-00015 over Pecos Arroyo carry?

About 4,915 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is L-00015 over Pecos Arroyo?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns L-00015 over Pecos Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.