Fdr 178 over Bluewater CR
FairMcKinley County, New Mexico · 3.6 MI S/O Bluewater Lake · Structure no. 030302000001013
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 178 over Bluewater CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fdr 178 over Bluewater CR in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 178 over Bluewater CR built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Fdr 178 over Bluewater CR 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Fdr 178 over Bluewater CR carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fdr 178 over Bluewater CR?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 178 over Bluewater CR?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.