NM-51 over Cuchillo Creek
GoodSierra County, New Mexico · 2.2 MI E of LOOP-11/TRUTH · Structure no. 000000000009400
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 239 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,699
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-51 over Cuchillo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-51 over Cuchillo Creek in Sierra County, New Mexico. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2043. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-51 over Cuchillo Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-51 over Cuchillo 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NM-51 over Cuchillo Creek carry?
About 1,699 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NM-51 over Cuchillo Creek?
The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns NM-51 over Cuchillo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.