US Bridges

NM-41 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Torrance County, New Mexico · 2.25 MI N of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000010039

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,172
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-41 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-41 over Unnamed Waterway in Torrance County, New Mexico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,172 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,593 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-41
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location2.25 MI N of JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates35.03952, -106.03045
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2020
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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 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 traffic1,172 (2023)
Projected traffic1,593 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$322,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-41 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-41 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 December 2020.

How much traffic does NM-41 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 1,172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-41 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NM-41 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.