US Bridges

FR-4102 over Pajarito Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, New Mexico · 1.2 MI E of JCT NM-129 · Structure no. 000000000005237

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4102 over Pajarito Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-4102 over Pajarito Creek in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFR-4102
CrossesPajarito Creek
Location1.2 MI E of JCT NM-129
RouteCity Street 4102
Coordinates35.07211, -104.24679
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2023)
Projected traffic189 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-4102 over Pajarito Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-4102 over Pajarito 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FR-4102 over Pajarito Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FR-4102 over Pajarito Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FR-4102 over Pajarito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.