US Bridges

NM-94 over Manuelitas Creek

Fair

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 3.3 MI NW of JCT NM-518 · Structure no. 000000000006146

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
127 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 1960, so it is 65 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 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 1,707 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,321 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesNM-94
CrossesManuelitas Creek
Location3.3 MI NW of JCT NM-518
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates35.80817, -105.28777
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,707 (2023)
Projected traffic2,321 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-94 over Manuelitas Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-94 over Manuelitas 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 February 2024.

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 127 ft (38.7 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.