US Bridges

NM-193 over Hugio Creek

Fair

Colfax County, New Mexico · 8.1 MI N of US-56 · Structure no. 000000000005293

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-193 over Hugio Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying NM-193 over Hugio Creek in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-193
CrossesHugio Creek
Location8.1 MI N of US-56
RouteState Highway 193
Coordinates36.40597, -104.0621
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-193 over Hugio Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-193 over Hugio 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 2023.

How much traffic does NM-193 over Hugio Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NM-193 over Hugio Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns NM-193 over Hugio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.