US-64 over Chico Rico Creek
GoodColfax County, New Mexico · 3.2 MI E of I-25 at Raton · Structure no. 000000000009352
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 191 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,574
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-64 over Chico Rico Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-64 over Chico Rico Creek in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,574 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,580 by 2043. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 Chico Rico Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-64 over Chico Rico 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US-64 over Chico Rico Creek carry?
About 5,574 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US-64 over Chico Rico Creek?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US-64 over Chico Rico Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.