US-56 over Carrizo Creek
GoodUnion County, New Mexico · 10.7 Mi. E of Jct. NM-453 · Structure no. 000000000008996
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-56 over Carrizo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-56 over Carrizo Creek in Union County, New Mexico. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-56 over Carrizo Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-56 over Carrizo 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US-56 over Carrizo Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US-56 over Carrizo Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-56 over Carrizo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.