NM-21 over Urraca Creek
FairColfax County, New Mexico · 5.1 MI South JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000001059
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-21 over Urraca Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-21 over Urraca Creek in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-21 over Urraca Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-21 over Urraca 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NM-21 over Urraca Creek carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-21 over Urraca Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NM-21 over Urraca Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.