US Bridges

US-64/87 over Una De Gato Creek

Fair

Colfax County, New Mexico · 10.7 Miles East of I-25 · Structure no. 000000000009565

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,574
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-64/87 over Una De Gato Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-64/87 over Una De Gato Creek in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,574 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,580 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-64/87
CrossesUna De Gato Creek
Location10.7 Miles East of I-25
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyColfax County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.78961, -104.28152
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 closed70.8 mi (114 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2080 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-64/87 over Una De Gato Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-64/87 over Una De Gato 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-64/87 over Una De Gato Creek carry?

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

How long is US-64/87 over Una De Gato Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US-64/87 over Una De Gato Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.