US Bridges

Connector RD K & G over Unknown Creek

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 0.8 KM SW of 142 · Structure no. DAPATEWIN000141

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Connector RD K & G over Unknown Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Connector RD K & G over Unknown Creek in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesConnector RD K & G
CrossesUnknown Creek
Location0.8 KM SW of 142
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.49579, -108.5704
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Connector RD K & G over Unknown Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Connector RD K & G over Unknown 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Connector RD K & G over Unknown Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Connector RD K & G over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Connector RD K & G over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the Army.