US Bridges

FSR 220 over Romero Creek

Fair

Catron County, New Mexico · 10 Miles N. Luna Nm · Structure no. 030603000001032

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 220 over Romero Creek is a concrete slab carrying FSR 220 over Romero Creek in Catron County, New Mexico. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFSR 220
CrossesRomero Creek
Location10 Miles N. Luna Nm
RouteFederal Lands Road 220
CountyCatron County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.91089, -109.02387
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic399 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FSR 220 over Romero Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 220 over Romero Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FSR 220 over Romero Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FSR 220 over Romero Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 220 over Romero Creek?

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