US Bridges

FSR 94 over Tularosa River

Good

Catron County, New Mexico · .1 MI S. Apache Creek Nm · Structure no. 030606000001028

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
399
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 94 over Tularosa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FSR 94 over Tularosa 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFSR 94
CrossesTularosa River
Location.1 MI S. Apache Creek Nm
RouteFederal Lands Road 94
Coordinates33.8328, -108.62251
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2021)
Projected traffic499 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FSR 94 over Tularosa River built?

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

What condition is FSR 94 over Tularosa 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FSR 94 over Tularosa River carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FSR 94 over Tularosa River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 94 over Tularosa River?

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