NM-370 over Rabbit Ear Creek
FairUnion County, New Mexico · 2.4 MI N of JCT US-64/87 · Structure no. 000000000007651
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-370 over Rabbit Ear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-370 over Rabbit Ear 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-370 over Rabbit Ear Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-370 over Rabbit Ear 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NM-370 over Rabbit Ear Creek carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-370 over Rabbit Ear Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NM-370 over Rabbit Ear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.