US-64/87 over Little Water Creek
FairColfax County, New Mexico · 11.8 M E of I-25 Raton · Structure no. 000000000009567
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,946
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-64/87 over Little Water Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-64/87 over Little Water 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 4,946 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,726 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-64/87 over Little Water Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-64/87 over Little Water 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 Little Water Creek carry?
About 4,946 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-64/87 over Little Water Creek?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US-64/87 over Little Water Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.