US Bridges

NM-169 over Jaralosa Creek

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 16.0 M NW 60 at Magdalena · Structure no. 000000000008333

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-169 over Jaralosa Creek is a steel culvert carrying NM-169 over Jaralosa Creek in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-169
CrossesJaralosa Creek
Location16.0 M NW 60 at Magdalena
RouteState Highway 169
CountySocorro County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.26806, -107.43352
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2023)
Projected traffic1,169 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-169 over Jaralosa Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-169 over Jaralosa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NM-169 over Jaralosa Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-169 over Jaralosa Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns NM-169 over Jaralosa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.