US-56 over Ute Creek
FairUnion County, New Mexico · 18.6 MI E of JCT NM-39 · Structure no. 000000000007303
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 259 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-56 over Ute Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-56 over Ute Creek in Union County, New Mexico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2043. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US-56 over Ute Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-56 over Ute 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US-56 over Ute Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US-56 over Ute Creek?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-56 over Ute Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.