US-64 over Arroyo Aquaje De Pateca
PoorTaos County, New Mexico · 0.8 MI E of US-285/T.P. · Structure no. 000000000008884
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,012
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-64 over Arroyo Aquaje De Pateca is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-64 over Arroyo Aquaje De Pateca in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,012 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,456 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-64 over Arroyo Aquaje De Pateca built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-64 over Arroyo Aquaje De Pateca in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US-64 over Arroyo Aquaje De Pateca carry?
About 4,012 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-64 over Arroyo Aquaje De Pateca?
The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-64 over Arroyo Aquaje De Pateca?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.