US-64 over Vermejo River
GoodColfax County, New Mexico · 12.3 MI E of JCT NM-21 · Structure no. 000000000008538
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 544
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-64 over Vermejo River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-64 over Vermejo River in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-64 over Vermejo River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-64 over Vermejo River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US-64 over Vermejo River carry?
About 544 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-64 over Vermejo River?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US-64 over Vermejo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.