US Bridges

NM-402 over Traques Creek

Good

Quay County, New Mexico · 5.6 MI N of JCT US-54 · Structure no. 000000000009396

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-402 over Traques Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying NM-402 over Traques Creek in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesNM-402
CrossesTraques Creek
Location5.6 MI N of JCT US-54
RouteState Highway 402
Coordinates35.68162, -103.12563
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2023)
Projected traffic341 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2050 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-402 over Traques Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-402 over Traques 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 2024.

How much traffic does NM-402 over Traques Creek carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-402 over Traques Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns NM-402 over Traques Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.