US Bridges

03-0366 over Lower Trout Creek

Fair

Catron County, New Mexico · 1.8 Miles East of US 180 · Structure no. 000000000009271

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

03-0366 over Lower Trout Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 03-0366 over Lower Trout Creek in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 45 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

Carries03-0366
CrossesLower Trout Creek
Location1.8 Miles East of US 180
RouteCounty Highway 3366
Coordinates33.81901, -108.92535
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2023)
Projected traffic89 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 03-0366 over Lower Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is 03-0366 over Lower Trout Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 03-0366 over Lower Trout Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 03-0366 over Lower Trout Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 03-0366 over Lower Trout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.