US Bridges

East Patrol Road over Unknown Creek

GoodClosed to traffic

McKinley County, New Mexico · 1.3 KM E of Bridge 00143 · Structure no. DAPATEWIN000145

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

East Patrol Road over Unknown Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Patrol Road over Unknown Creek in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEast Patrol Road
CrossesUnknown Creek
Location1.3 KM E of Bridge 00143
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.47369, -108.5758
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Patrol Road over Unknown Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Patrol Road over Unknown 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does East Patrol Road over Unknown Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is East Patrol Road over Unknown Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns East Patrol Road over Unknown Creek?

It is owned by the Army.