US Bridges

NM-104 over Conchas Creek

Good

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 6.1MI SE of Jct. NM-419 · Structure no. 000000000009431

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-104 over Conchas Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-104 over Conchas Creek in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2043. The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesNM-104
CrossesConchas Creek
Location6.1MI SE of Jct. NM-419
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates35.38896, -104.46089
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length303 ft (92.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2023)
Projected traffic246 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2050 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-104 over Conchas Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-104 over Conchas 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 January 2024.

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

About 181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-104 over Conchas Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NM-104 over Conchas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.