NM-169 over Alamo Creek
GoodSocorro County, New Mexico · 25.9 MI N of JCT US-60 · Structure no. 000000000008320
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-169 over Alamo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NM-169 over Alamo Creek in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,169 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-169 over Alamo Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-169 over Alamo 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 2023.
How much traffic does NM-169 over Alamo Creek carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-169 over Alamo Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns NM-169 over Alamo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.