NM-104 over Pajarito Creek
FairQuay County, New Mexico · 3.0 MI NW of JCT LOOP-36 · Structure no. 000000000007522
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 383 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 243
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-104 over Pajarito Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-104 over Pajarito Creek in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 74 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-104 over Pajarito Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is NM-104 over Pajarito 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does NM-104 over Pajarito Creek carry?
About 243 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-104 over Pajarito Creek?
The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns NM-104 over Pajarito Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.