US Bridges

FR-2537 SB over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 2.0 MI N of JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000006429

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,716
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2537 SB over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying FR-2537 SB over Unnamed Waterway in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 32,716 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,493 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-2537 SB
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location2.0 MI N of JCT I-25/I-40
RouteCity Street 2537
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.12701, -106.61958
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,716 (2023)
Projected traffic44,493 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-2537 SB over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-2537 SB over Unnamed Waterway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FR-2537 SB over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 32,716 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FR-2537 SB over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FR-2537 SB over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.