NM-61 over Cold Water Creek
FairGrant County, New Mexico · 1.0 MI NE of JCT US-180 · Structure no. 000000000006206
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 436
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-61 over Cold Water Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NM-61 over Cold Water Creek in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-61 over Cold Water Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-61 over Cold 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does NM-61 over Cold Water Creek carry?
About 436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-61 over Cold Water Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NM-61 over Cold Water Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.