US-56 over Chico Creek
FairColfax County, New Mexico · 10.5 MI E JCT US58 L0016 · Structure no. 000000000009069
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,111
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-56 over Chico Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-56 over Chico Creek in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-56 over Chico Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-56 over Chico 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US-56 over Chico Creek carry?
About 1,111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-56 over Chico Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-56 over Chico Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.