NM-39 over Ute Creek
FairHarding County, New Mexico · 24.8 MI N of US-54/LOGAN · Structure no. 000000000007630
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 375 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 248
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-39 over Ute Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-39 over Ute Creek in Harding County, New Mexico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2043. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-39 over Ute Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-39 over Ute 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-39 over Ute Creek carry?
About 248 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-39 over Ute Creek?
The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns NM-39 over Ute Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.