US Bridges

NM-402 over Monia Creek

Good

Union County, New Mexico · 10.6 MI N Quay/Union C/L · Structure no. 000000000007646

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-402 over Monia Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-402 over Monia 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 162 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-402
CrossesMonia Creek
Location10.6 MI N Quay/Union C/L
RouteState Highway 402
Coordinates35.86781, -103.16099
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2023)
Projected traffic220 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-402 over Monia Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-402 over Monia Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does NM-402 over Monia Creek carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-402 over Monia Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NM-402 over Monia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.