NM-402 over Carrizo Creek
FairUnion County, New Mexico · 6.8 MI N of JCT NM-421 · Structure no. 000000000007514
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 496 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-402 over Carrizo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-402 over Carrizo Creek in Union County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2043. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 NM-402 over Carrizo Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-402 over Carrizo 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does NM-402 over Carrizo Creek carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-402 over Carrizo Creek?
The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns NM-402 over Carrizo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.