US Bridges

FR-2523 over Bear Canyon Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 4.1 MI N of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000005751

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
138 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
11,551
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2523 over Bear Canyon Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying FR-2523 over Bear Canyon Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 11,551 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,254 by 2038. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-2523
CrossesBear Canyon Arroyo
Location4.1 MI N of JCT I-40
RouteInterstate 2523
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.14688, -106.58971
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,551 (2018)
Projected traffic15,254 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-2523 over Bear Canyon Arroyo built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-2523 over Bear Canyon Arroyo 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 2024.

How much traffic does FR-2523 over Bear Canyon Arroyo carry?

About 11,551 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FR-2523 over Bear Canyon Arroyo?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FR-2523 over Bear Canyon Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.