US Bridges

Forest RD 141 over San Francisco River

Good

Catron County, New Mexico · 0.5 South of NM-435 · Structure no. 000000000009652

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
578
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest RD 141 over San Francisco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest RD 141 over San Francisco River in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesForest RD 141
CrossesSan Francisco River
Location0.5 South of NM-435
RouteFederal Lands Road 435
Coordinates33.64436, -108.7913
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2023)
Projected traffic786 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest RD 141 over San Francisco River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest RD 141 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Forest RD 141 over San Francisco River carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Forest RD 141 over San Francisco River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Forest RD 141 over San Francisco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.