US Bridges

NM-104 over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Quay County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI N of US-54/TUCUMCA · Structure no. 000000000008834

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,248
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-104 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying NM-104 over Union Pacific Railroad in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,248 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,417 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-104
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.1 MI N of US-54/TUCUMCA
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates35.18147, -103.72526
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,248 (2023)
Projected traffic4,417 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-104 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-104 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NM-104 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 3,248 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NM-104 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns NM-104 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.