FR-2151 over Wolf Creek
PoorMora County, New Mexico · 19.2 MI S NM-120/WAGON Md · Structure no. 000000000005276
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 85 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FR-2151 over Wolf Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-2151 over Wolf Creek in Mora County, New Mexico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR-2151 over Wolf 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 Wolf Creek carry?
About 37 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FR-2151 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FR-2151 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.