US Bridges

37-QR-AR over Pajarito Creek

Good

Quay County, New Mexico · 2.8 M. NW of Loop 36 · Structure no. 000000000009263

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

37-QR-AR over Pajarito Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 37-QR-AR over Pajarito Creek in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries37-QR-AR
CrossesPajarito Creek
Location2.8 M. NW of Loop 36
RouteCounty Highway 37007
Coordinates35.19094, -103.77275
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic136 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 37-QR-AR over Pajarito Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 37-QR-AR over Pajarito 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 37-QR-AR over Pajarito Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 37-QR-AR over Pajarito Creek?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 37-QR-AR over Pajarito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.