US-54 over Union Pacific R/R
FairTorrance County, New Mexico · 1.9 MI N of JCT NM42/US54 · Structure no. 000000000008398
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,651
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-54 over Union Pacific R/R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-54 over Union Pacific R/R in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 1,651 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,245 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-54 over Union Pacific R/R built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-54 over Union Pacific R/R 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US-54 over Union Pacific R/R carry?
About 1,651 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.
How long is US-54 over Union Pacific R/R?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-54 over Union Pacific R/R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.