FR-2151 over Ocate Creek
PoorMora County, New Mexico · 14.2 MI N of JCT NM-120 · Structure no. 000000000003458
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FR-2151 over Ocate Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-2151 over Ocate Creek in Mora County, New Mexico. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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.
It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 FR-2151 over Ocate Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR-2151 over Ocate Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FR-2151 over Ocate Creek carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FR-2151 over Ocate Creek?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FR-2151 over Ocate Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.