Fdr 20 over Rio Las Vacas
GoodSandoval County, New Mexico · 3 MI S/O Nm 126 · Structure no. 031002000001203
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 20 over Rio Las Vacas is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fdr 20 over Rio Las Vacas in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 20 over Rio Las Vacas built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 20 over Rio Las Vacas 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 20 over Rio Las Vacas carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Fdr 20 over Rio Las Vacas?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 20 over Rio Las Vacas?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.