NM-21 over Rayado Creek
PoorColfax County, New Mexico · 11.2 MI S of JCT US-64 · Structure no. 000000000001190
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-21 over Rayado Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-21 over Rayado 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Rayado Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-21 over Rayado Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does NM-21 over Rayado Creek carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-21 over Rayado Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NM-21 over Rayado Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.