NM-442 over Coyote Creek
FairMora County, New Mexico · 4.6 MI N of JCT NM-518 · Structure no. 000000000007033
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 162
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-442 over Coyote Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NM-442 over Coyote Creek in Mora County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-442 over Coyote Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-442 over Coyote 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NM-442 over Coyote Creek carry?
About 162 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-442 over Coyote Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NM-442 over Coyote Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.