US Bridges

FR-4118 over Hudson Canal

Good

Quay County, New Mexico · 3.7 MI E of JCT NM-209 · Structure no. 000000000008208

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4118 over Hudson Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-4118 over Hudson Canal in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFR-4118
CrossesHudson Canal
Location3.7 MI E of JCT NM-209
RouteCounty Highway 41018
Coordinates35.17156, -103.66864
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2023)
Projected traffic394 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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-4118 over Hudson Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-4118 over Hudson Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FR-4118 over Hudson Canal carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FR-4118 over Hudson Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FR-4118 over Hudson Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.