NM-20 over Yeso Creek
FairDe Baca County, New Mexico · 17.0 MI S of JCT US-60 · Structure no. 000000000003470
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 147 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-20 over Yeso Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-20 over Yeso Creek in De Baca County, New Mexico. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-20 over Yeso Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-20 over Yeso 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NM-20 over Yeso Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-20 over Yeso Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NM-20 over Yeso Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.