NM-104 over Garita Creek
FairSan Miguel County, New Mexico · 13.5 MI S of NM-419 · Structure no. 000000000008945
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 181
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-104 over Garita Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-104 over Garita Creek in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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-104 over Garita Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-104 over Garita 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does NM-104 over Garita Creek carry?
About 181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-104 over Garita Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NM-104 over Garita Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.