NM-120 over Ute Creek
GoodUnion County, New Mexico · 8.0 MI S of Jct. US-56 · Structure no. 000000000009150
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 66
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-120 over Ute Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-120 over Ute 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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-120 over Ute Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-120 over Ute 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does NM-120 over Ute Creek carry?
About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NM-120 over Ute Creek?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NM-120 over Ute Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.