US-84 over Las Truchas Creek
FairDe Baca County, New Mexico · 1.1 MI N of JCT US-60 · Structure no. 000000000006933
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,128
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-84 over Las Truchas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-84 over Las Truchas Creek in De Baca County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,128 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,254 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-84 over Las Truchas Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-84 over Las Truchas 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US-84 over Las Truchas Creek carry?
About 3,128 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-84 over Las Truchas Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-84 over Las Truchas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.