NM-94 over Manuelitas Creek
PoorPosted for loadSan Miguel County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI NW of JCT NM-518 · Structure no. 000000000005298
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,707
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-94 over Manuelitas Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying NM-94 over Manuelitas Creek in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,707 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,321 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-94 over Manuelitas Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-94 over Manuelitas Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does NM-94 over Manuelitas Creek carry?
About 1,707 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-94 over Manuelitas Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns NM-94 over Manuelitas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.