NM-169 over Alamocito Creek
FairSocorro County, New Mexico · 28.90 MI N of JCT US-60 · Structure no. 000000000008321
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-169 over Alamocito Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NM-169 over Alamocito 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 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,169 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-169 over Alamocito Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-169 over Alamocito 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does NM-169 over Alamocito Creek carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-169 over Alamocito Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NM-169 over Alamocito Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.