US Bridges

US-84 over Abiquiu Creek

Fair

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · 4.0 MI N of NM-544 · Structure no. 000000000008593

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,501
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-84 over Abiquiu Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-84 over Abiquiu Creek in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,501 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,761 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS-84
CrossesAbiquiu Creek
Location4.0 MI N of NM-544
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates36.20941, -106.3214
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,501 (2023)
Projected traffic4,761 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 US-84 over Abiquiu Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-84 over Abiquiu 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US-84 over Abiquiu Creek carry?

About 3,501 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-84 over Abiquiu Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US-84 over Abiquiu Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.