NM-169 over Unnamed Waterway
GoodSocorro County, New Mexico · 23.45 MI N of JCT US-60 · Structure no. 000000000008319
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-169 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-169 over Unnamed Waterway in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,169 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-169 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-169 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 2024.
How much traffic does NM-169 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-169 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NM-169 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.