US Bridges

US-180 over San Francisco River

Good

Catron County, New Mexico · 8.0 MI E of Ariz Line · Structure no. 000000000008819

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-180 over San Francisco River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-180 over San Francisco River in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-180
CrossesSan Francisco River
Location8.0 MI E of Ariz Line
RouteU.S. Route 180
Coordinates33.81432, -108.95232
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 inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2023)
Projected traffic688 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$499,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-180 over San Francisco River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 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 March 2023.

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

About 506 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-180 over San Francisco River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US-180 over San Francisco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.