US Bridges

47-B43B over Cow Creek

Good

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 5.2 MI N of I-25 Frntg RD · Structure no. 000000000008578

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47-B43B over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 47-B43B over Cow Creek in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries47-B43B
CrossesCow Creek
Location5.2 MI N of I-25 Frntg RD
RouteCounty Highway 47043
Coordinates35.47071, -105.55381
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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$43,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 47-B43B over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47-B43B over Cow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 47-B43B over Cow Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 47-B43B over Cow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 47-B43B over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.