NM-402 over Perico Creek
GoodUnion County, New Mexico · 17.6 MI N of JCT NM-421 · Structure no. 000000000008680
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 257 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 348
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-402 over Perico Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-402 over Perico Creek in Union County, New Mexico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.2 mi (142 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NM-402 over Perico Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-402 over Perico 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NM-402 over Perico Creek carry?
About 348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-402 over Perico Creek?
The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NM-402 over Perico Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.