Fdr 103 over Rio Puerco
PoorRio Arriba County, New Mexico · At Rio Puerco Cg · Structure no. 031001000001102
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 103 over Rio Puerco is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fdr 103 over Rio Puerco in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 103 over Rio Puerco built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 103 over Rio Puerco 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Fdr 103 over Rio Puerco carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Fdr 103 over Rio Puerco?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 103 over Rio Puerco?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.