US Bridges

NM-104 over Little Cuervo Creek

Good

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 18.5 MI SE of JCT NM-419 · Structure no. 000000000009722

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-104 over Little Cuervo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-104 over Little Cuervo Creek in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2038. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesNM-104
CrossesLittle Cuervo Creek
Location18.5 MI SE of JCT NM-419
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates35.29951, -104.31201
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2018)
Projected traffic142 by 2038
Trucks17%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-104 over Little Cuervo Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-104 over Little Cuervo 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NM-104 over Little Cuervo Creek carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is NM-104 over Little Cuervo Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NM-104 over Little Cuervo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.