US Bridges

NM-65 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 11.7 MI NW LOOP-15/VEGAS · Structure no. 000000000008499

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-65 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-65 over Unnamed Waterway in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-65
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location11.7 MI NW LOOP-15/VEGAS
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates35.68712, -105.36039
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic81 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-65 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-65 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NM-65 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-65 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-65 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.