NM-48 over Bonito Creek
GoodLincoln County, New Mexico · 400 S JCT NM-48 & · Structure no. 000000000009072
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,812
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-48 over Bonito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-48 over Bonito Creek in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,812 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,904 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-48 over Bonito Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-48 over Bonito 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does NM-48 over Bonito Creek carry?
About 5,812 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-48 over Bonito Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns NM-48 over Bonito Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.