NM-420 over Ute Creek
FairHarding County, New Mexico · 2.0 MI E of JCT NM-102 · Structure no. 000000000008367
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 338 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-420 over Ute Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-420 over Ute Creek in Harding County, New Mexico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 NM-420 over Ute Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-420 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NM-420 over Ute Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is NM-420 over Ute Creek?
The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NM-420 over Ute Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.