US Bridges

FR-4140 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 0.3M N Rest Area Ic EX252 · Structure no. 000000000002529

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
132 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4140 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying FR-4140 over Unnamed Waterway in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFR-4140
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.3M N Rest Area Ic EX252
RouteCity Street 4140
Coordinates34.98098, -105.06957
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2023)
Projected traffic97 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FR-4140 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-4140 over Unnamed Waterway 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does FR-4140 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FR-4140 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FR-4140 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.