IRR/NM-290 over Vallecitos Creek
FairSandoval County, New Mexico · 1.4 MI E of JCT NM-4 · Structure no. 000000000005962
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 614
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR/NM-290 over Vallecitos Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying IRR/NM-290 over Vallecitos Creek in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 835 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR/NM-290 over Vallecitos Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is IRR/NM-290 over Vallecitos 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does IRR/NM-290 over Vallecitos Creek carry?
About 614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is IRR/NM-290 over Vallecitos Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns IRR/NM-290 over Vallecitos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.