NM-161 over Wolf Creek
FairMora County, New Mexico · 7.0 MI NW of JCT I-25 N · Structure no. 000000000005715
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 171
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-161 over Wolf Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying NM-161 over Wolf Creek in Mora County, New Mexico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-161 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-161 over Wolf 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NM-161 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-161 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns NM-161 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.