US Bridges

NM-104 over Trinchera Creek

Fair

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 7.7 NW LOOP-36/TUCUMCARI · Structure no. 000000000009302

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-104 over Trinchera Creek is a steel culvert carrying NM-104 over Trinchera Creek in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-104
CrossesTrinchera Creek
Location7.7 NW LOOP-36/TUCUMCARI
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates35.24875, -103.80909
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks11%
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

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-104 over Trinchera Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-104 over Trinchera 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NM-104 over Trinchera Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-104 over Trinchera Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-104 over Trinchera Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.