US-56 over Perico Creek
FairUnion County, New Mexico · 3.6 MI West of Clayton · Structure no. 000000000007792
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 256 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-56 over Perico Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-56 over Perico Creek in Union County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-56 over Perico Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-56 over Perico 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 US-56 over Perico Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-56 over Perico Creek?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-56 over Perico Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.