US-54 over Pintado Creek
FairGuadalupe County, New Mexico · 3.95 MI S of JCT LOOP-35 · Structure no. 000000000007014
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,947
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-54 over Pintado Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-54 over Pintado Creek in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 56 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 1,947 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,647 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-54 over Pintado Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US-54 over Pintado 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US-54 over Pintado Creek carry?
About 1,947 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-54 over Pintado Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-54 over Pintado Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.