First Street over Raton Creek
FairColfax County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI N of Sugarite ST · Structure no. 000000000007546
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,180
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street over Raton Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying First Street over Raton Creek in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,964 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street over Raton Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Street over Raton 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does First Street over Raton Creek carry?
About 2,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Raton Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Raton Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.