US Bridges

NM-187 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Sierra County, New Mexico · 9.7 MI N of NM-152 · Structure no. 000000000002082

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
521
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-187 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-187 over Unnamed Waterway in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 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 521 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNM-187
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location9.7 MI N of NM-152
RouteState Highway 187
Coordinates33.083, -107.29837
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic521 (2023)
Projected traffic708 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-187 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-187 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NM-187 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 521 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NM-187 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns NM-187 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.