NM-159 over Silver Creek
FairCatron County, New Mexico · 9.1 M N of US-180 · Structure no. 000000000009714
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-159 over Silver Creek is a concrete slab carrying NM-159 over Silver Creek in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-159 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-159 over Silver 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does NM-159 over Silver Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is NM-159 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NM-159 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.