US Bridges

US-64 over Raton Creek

Good

Colfax County, New Mexico · 0.6 MI E of I-25 @ Raton · Structure no. 000000000009353

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,574
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64 over Raton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-64 over Raton 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 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesUS-64
CrossesRaton Creek
Location0.6 MI E of I-25 @ Raton
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates36.88486, -104.42078
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,574 (2023)
Projected traffic7,580 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64 over Raton Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64 over Raton 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US-64 over Raton Creek carry?

About 5,574 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-64 over Raton Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US-64 over Raton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.