US Bridges

FR-2151 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Mora County, New Mexico · 10.3 MI N of JCT NM-120 · Structure no. 000000000003001

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2151 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying FR-2151 over Unnamed Waterway in Mora County, New Mexico. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-2151
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location10.3 MI N of JCT NM-120
RouteState Highway 2151
CountyMora County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.15688, -104.67374
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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-2151 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-2151 over Unnamed Waterway 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FR-2151 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FR-2151 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FR-2151 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.