NM-204 over Unnamed Waterway
PoorPosted for loadColfax County, New Mexico · 4.1 MI W of US-64 · Structure no. 000000000005969
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-204 over Unnamed Waterway is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-204 over Unnamed Waterway 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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-204 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-204 over Unnamed Waterway 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NM-204 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NM-204 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns NM-204 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.