US Bridges

03-0004 over San Francisco River

Good

Catron County, New Mexico · 0.7 M W of US-180 · Structure no. 000000000001027

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

03-0004 over San Francisco River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 03-0004 over San Francisco River in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2038. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Carries03-0004
CrossesSan Francisco River
Location0.7 M W of US-180
RouteCounty Highway 3004
Coordinates33.36884, -108.91036
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2018)
Projected traffic88 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 03-0004 over San Francisco River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 03-0004 over San Francisco River 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 2024.

How much traffic does 03-0004 over San Francisco River carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 03-0004 over San Francisco River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 03-0004 over San Francisco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.