US Bridges

17-3069 over Sapillo Creek

Poor

Grant County, New Mexico · 0.1 M E NM35/LAKE Robert · Structure no. 000000000008676

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17-3069 over Sapillo Creek is a concrete slab carrying 17-3069 over Sapillo Creek in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries17-3069
CrossesSapillo Creek
Location0.1 M E NM35/LAKE Robert
RouteCounty Highway 17069
Coordinates33.0325, -108.169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2023)
Projected traffic259 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17-3069 over Sapillo Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17-3069 over Sapillo 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 17-3069 over Sapillo Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 17-3069 over Sapillo Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 17-3069 over Sapillo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.