US Bridges

US-64 over Van Bremmer Creek

Good

Colfax County, New Mexico · 9.0 MI E NM-58/CIMARRON · Structure no. 000000000007113

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
544
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64 over Van Bremmer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-64 over Van Bremmer Creek in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 544 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 739 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-64
CrossesVan Bremmer Creek
Location9.0 MI E NM-58/CIMARRON
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.57584, -104.77314
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2023)
Projected traffic739 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64 over Van Bremmer Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64 over Van Bremmer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US-64 over Van Bremmer Creek carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-64 over Van Bremmer Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-64 over Van Bremmer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.