US Bridges

Fdr 423 over Cedro Creek

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 40 Yd E/O Nm 337 · Structure no. 030305000001027

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 423 over Cedro Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fdr 423 over Cedro Creek in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 423
CrossesCedro Creek
Location40 Yd E/O Nm 337
RouteFederal Lands Road 4
Coordinates35.07353, -106.3838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 423 over Cedro Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 423 over Cedro 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 423 over Cedro Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 423 over Cedro Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m).

Who owns Fdr 423 over Cedro Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.