NM-209 over Tejano Creek
FairQuay County, New Mexico · 14.0 MI S of JCT LOOP-36 · Structure no. 000000000009704
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 192 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 588
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-209 over Tejano Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-209 over Tejano Creek in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 588 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2038. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-209 over Tejano Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-209 over Tejano 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NM-209 over Tejano Creek carry?
About 588 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NM-209 over Tejano Creek?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NM-209 over Tejano Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.