NM-126 over Clear Creek
FairSandoval County, New Mexico · 11.1 Mi. E. Jct. US 550/N · Structure no. 000000000009326
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 53
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-126 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-126 over Clear Creek in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-126 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-126 over Clear 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 NM-126 over Clear Creek carry?
About 53 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-126 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NM-126 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.