Us-56 over Ute Creek

Fair Condition50 years old460 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyUnion
Location18.6 Mi E Of Jct Nm-39
CarriesUs-56
CrossesUte Creek
Coordinates36.30463, -103.92593

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length258.9 ft (78.9 m)
Max Span83.0 ft (25.3 m)
Deck Width43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Deck Area1033.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1976

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic460 (2023)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000007303

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