US Bridges

US-180 over San Francisco River

Good

Catron County, New Mexico · 20.1 MI N Grant/Catron Cl · Structure no. 000000000008383

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-180 over San Francisco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-180 over San Francisco River in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUS-180
CrossesSan Francisco River
Location20.1 MI N Grant/Catron Cl
RouteU.S. Route 180
Coordinates33.45243, -108.92563
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2023)
Projected traffic724 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 US-180 over San Francisco River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-180 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-180 over San Francisco River carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-180 over San Francisco River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-180 over San Francisco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.