US Bridges

FR-2151 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Mora County, New Mexico · 1.4 MI N of JCT NM-120 · Structure no. 000000000005458

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2151 over Unnamed Waterway is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-2151 over Unnamed Waterway in Mora County, New Mexico. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-2151
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location1.4 MI N of JCT NM-120
RouteState Highway 2151
CountyMora County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.03123, -104.69472
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-2151 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 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 April 2024.

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 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FR-2151 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.