US Bridges

L-00011 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Sierra County, New Mexico · 2.4 MI NE Exit 75/I-25 · Structure no. 000000000006438

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,119
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-00011 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying L-00011 over Unnamed Waterway in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,119 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,961 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesL-00011
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location2.4 MI NE Exit 75/I-25
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates33.12795, -107.25996
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic5,119 (2023)
Projected traffic6,961 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-00011 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-00011 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does L-00011 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 5,119 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is L-00011 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns L-00011 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.