US Bridges

Fdr 151 over Milk Ranch CR

PoorPosted for load

McKinley County, New Mexico · 6.25-MI S/O NM-400/1-40 · Structure no. 03033012

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 151 over Milk Ranch CR is a steel culvert carrying Fdr 151 over Milk Ranch CR in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 151
CrossesMilk Ranch CR
Location6.25-MI S/O NM-400/1-40
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.425, -108.555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3.5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic199 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$125,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 151 over Milk Ranch CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 151 over Milk Ranch CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 151 over Milk Ranch CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 151 over Milk Ranch CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Fdr 151 over Milk Ranch CR?

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