NM-63 over Glorieta Creek
FairSan Miguel County, New Mexico · 2.5 M. S from Jct. NM-223 · Structure no. 000000000008880
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 968
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-63 over Glorieta Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-63 over Glorieta Creek in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 968 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,316 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-63 over Glorieta Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-63 over Glorieta 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does NM-63 over Glorieta Creek carry?
About 968 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-63 over Glorieta Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns NM-63 over Glorieta Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.