NM-72 over Chicorico Creek
FairColfax County, New Mexico · 5.6 MI E of I-25/RATON · Structure no. 000000000008227
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-72 over Chicorico Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-72 over Chicorico Creek in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 223 ft (68 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-72 over Chicorico Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-72 over Chicorico 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 Chicorico Creek carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-72 over Chicorico Creek?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NM-72 over Chicorico Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.