US Bridges

Fdr 265 over Jemez River

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · Parking Lot Battleship TR · Structure no. 031003000001312

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 265 over Jemez River is a concrete tee beam carrying Fdr 265 over Jemez River in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFdr 265
CrossesJemez River
LocationParking Lot Battleship TR
RouteFederal Lands Road 265
Coordinates35.82838, -106.64414
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic199 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 265 over Jemez River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 265 over Jemez River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 265 over Jemez River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 265 over Jemez River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 265 over Jemez River?

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