NM-102 over Ute Creek
GoodHarding County, New Mexico · 16.1 MI N of JCT NM-39 · Structure no. 000000000007513
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-102 over Ute Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-102 over Ute Creek in Harding County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-102 over Ute Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-102 over Ute Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does NM-102 over Ute Creek carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NM-102 over Ute Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NM-102 over Ute Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.