US Bridges

47-A19A over Tecolote Creek

Poor

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 2.2 MI W of JCT NM-283 · Structure no. 000000000008225

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47-A19A over Tecolote Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 47-A19A over Tecolote Creek in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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Carries47-A19A
CrossesTecolote Creek
Location2.2 MI W of JCT NM-283
RouteCounty Highway 47019
CountySan Miguel County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.58157, -105.3943
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic285 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$47,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 47-A19A over Tecolote Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47-A19A over Tecolote 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 47-A19A over Tecolote Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 47-A19A over Tecolote Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 47-A19A over Tecolote Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.