US Bridges

NM-187 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Sierra County, New Mexico · 4.5 MI N of Dona Ana C/L · Structure no. 000000000009839

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,022
2021 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 2021, so it is 4 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 1,022 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,389 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNM-187
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location4.5 MI N of Dona Ana C/L
RouteState Highway 187
Coordinates32.82817, -107.32088
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,022 (2021)
Projected traffic1,389 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$237,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-187 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 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 February 2023.

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

About 1,022 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is NM-187 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NM-187 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.