NM-278 over Plaza Larga Creek
GoodQuay County, New Mexico · 5.5 MI S of JCT US-66 · Structure no. 000000000008210
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 390 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 205
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-278 over Plaza Larga Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-278 over Plaza Larga Creek in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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.
It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-278 over Plaza Larga Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-278 over Plaza Larga 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NM-278 over Plaza Larga Creek carry?
About 205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-278 over Plaza Larga Creek?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NM-278 over Plaza Larga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.