US Bridges

NM-63 over Alamitos Creek

Good

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 0.25 MI N of NM-50 · Structure no. 000000000008969

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,639
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-63 over Alamitos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NM-63 over Alamitos 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 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 2,639 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,589 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNM-63
CrossesAlamitos Creek
Location0.25 MI N of NM-50
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates35.57711, -105.67672
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,639 (2023)
Projected traffic3,589 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-63 over Alamitos Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-63 over Alamitos 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does NM-63 over Alamitos Creek carry?

About 2,639 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-63 over Alamitos Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns NM-63 over Alamitos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.