US Bridges

NM-370 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Union County, New Mexico · 21.0 MI N of JCT US-64/87 · Structure no. 000000000006217

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-370 over Unnamed Waterway is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-370 over Unnamed Waterway in Union County, New Mexico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNM-370
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location21.0 MI N of JCT US-64/87
RouteState Highway 370
Coordinates36.68865, -103.30699
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2023)
Projected traffic111 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-370 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-370 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NM-370 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NM-370 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NM-370 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.