NM-606 over Bluewater Creek
FairCibola County, New Mexico · 0.17 MI S of I40 EXIT-72 · Structure no. 000000000007252
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 571
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-606 over Bluewater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-606 over Bluewater Creek in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-606 over Bluewater Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-606 over Bluewater 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NM-606 over Bluewater Creek carry?
About 571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-606 over Bluewater Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns NM-606 over Bluewater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.