Fdr 72 over Ancho Gulch
FairLincoln County, New Mexico · 7.3 MI Se/O A036 Jtc · Structure no. 030801000001104
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 72 over Ancho Gulch is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 72 over Ancho Gulch in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 72 over Ancho Gulch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 72 over Ancho Gulch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 72 over Ancho Gulch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fdr 72 over Ancho Gulch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 72 over Ancho Gulch?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.