NM-72 over Sugarite Creek
FairColfax County, New Mexico · 5.0 MI E of JCT LOOP-17 · Structure no. 000000000005464
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-72 over Sugarite Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying NM-72 over Sugarite Creek in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-72 over Sugarite Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-72 over Sugarite 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does NM-72 over Sugarite Creek carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-72 over Sugarite Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns NM-72 over Sugarite Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.