US Bridges

NM-1 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 4.2M-N&EOF Sn Marcial Ext · Structure no. 000000000003166

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-1 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-1 over Unnamed Waterway in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNM-1
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location4.2M-N&EOF Sn Marcial Ext
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.74611, -106.95413
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic174 (2023)
Projected traffic236 by 2043
Trucks10%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-1 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-1 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NM-1 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NM-1 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-1 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.