NM-90 over Pinos Altos Creek
PoorGrant County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI W US-180/SILVERCTY · Structure no. 000000000006328
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,699
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-90 over Pinos Altos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NM-90 over Pinos Altos Creek in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,990 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-90 over Pinos Altos Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-90 over Pinos Altos Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does NM-90 over Pinos Altos Creek carry?
About 14,699 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NM-90 over Pinos Altos Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NM-90 over Pinos Altos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.