US Bridges

Fdr 607 over Sixteen Springs Canyon

FairPosted for load

Otero County, New Mexico · 2.9 MI E/O RTE 11 Jtc · Structure no. 030802000001002

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 607 over Sixteen Springs Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 607 over Sixteen Springs Canyon in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 607
CrossesSixteen Springs Canyon
Location2.9 MI E/O RTE 11 Jtc
RouteFederal Lands Road 607
CountyOtero County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.98308, -105.47816
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic99 by 2042
Trucks—
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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 607 over Sixteen Springs Canyon built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 607 over Sixteen Springs Canyon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 607 over Sixteen Springs Canyon carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fdr 607 over Sixteen Springs Canyon?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 607 over Sixteen Springs Canyon?

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