US Bridges

NM-337 over Chilili Creek

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 19.3 M S JCT I-40/NM337 · Structure no. 000000000009996

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
904
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-337 over Chilili Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-337 over Chilili Creek in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 904 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,229 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesNM-337
CrossesChilili Creek
Location19.3 M S JCT I-40/NM337
RouteState Highway 337
Coordinates34.88794, -106.23117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic904 (2022)
Projected traffic1,229 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-337 over Chilili Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-337 over Chilili Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NM-337 over Chilili Creek carry?

About 904 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NM-337 over Chilili Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NM-337 over Chilili Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.