US Bridges

L-00034 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Torrance County, New Mexico · 1.20 MI E of JCT NM-41 · Structure no. 000000000007209

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,267
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-00034 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying L-00034 over Unnamed Waterway in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 3,267 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,443 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesL-00034
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1.20 MI E of JCT NM-41
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates35.00471, -106.02514
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,267 (2023)
Projected traffic4,443 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-00034 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-00034 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does L-00034 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 3,267 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is L-00034 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns L-00034 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.