US Bridges

NM-102 over Tequesquite Creek

Fair

Harding County, New Mexico · 3.4 MI NE of NM-39 · Structure no. 000000000009703

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-102 over Tequesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-102 over Tequesquite Creek in Harding County, New Mexico. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 96.9 mi (156 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-102
CrossesTequesquite Creek
Location3.4 MI NE of NM-39
RouteState Highway 102
CountyHarding County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.8234, -103.76219
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed96.9 mi (156 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$413,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-102 over Tequesquite Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-102 over Tequesquite 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-102 over Tequesquite Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is NM-102 over Tequesquite Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NM-102 over Tequesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.