US Bridges

Lakeshore RD over Unnamed Arroyo

Good

Sierra County, New Mexico · Elephant Butte State Park · Structure no. 0401-EB2

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,464
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Lakeshore RD over Unnamed Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeshore RD over Unnamed Arroyo in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,464 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,971 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesLakeshore RD
CrossesUnnamed Arroyo
LocationElephant Butte State Park
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates33.21339, -107.22531
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic1,464 (2023)
Projected traffic1,971 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Lakeshore RD over Unnamed Arroyo built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore RD over Unnamed Arroyo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeshore RD over Unnamed Arroyo carry?

About 1,464 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore RD over Unnamed Arroyo?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lakeshore RD over Unnamed Arroyo?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.