Guadalupe County Bridge Report Card
Guadalupe County scores 80 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Guadalupe County, New Mexico
Guadalupe County has 82 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.1% is above the 4.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,747 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Guadalupe County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 80/100 (B). The county has 82 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,747 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 6.1% | 12.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.3% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.2% | 2.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 60 years vs 48 nationally | 4.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 631,887 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 6.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 60 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,747 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Guadalupe County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nm-219 over Pintada Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 799 | 1972 |
| Fr-4089 over I-40 Ebl And Wbl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 415 | 2005 |
| Nm-119 over Unnamed Waterway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 364 | 1951 |
| Nm-129 over I-40 Ebl/wbl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 97 | 1963 |
| Fr-4084 over I-40 Ebl And Wbl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 72 | 2005 |
| 19-z002 over Puerto Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 72 | 1996 |
| I-40 Ebl/wbl over Unnamed Waterway | High traffic | Fair | 20,856 | 1937 |
| I-40 Ebl/wbl/frtge over Unnamed Waterway | High traffic | Fair | 20,856 | 1937 |
| I-40 Ebl/wbl over Unnamed Waterway | High traffic | Fair | 20,856 | 1937 |
| I-40 Ebl over Frontage Rd-4092 | High traffic | Fair | 20,856 | 1972 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.