US Bridges

FR-6662 over Captain Tom Wash

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · M.P 56.9 on US 491 · Structure no. 000000000008010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-6662 over Captain Tom Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying FR-6662 over Captain Tom Wash in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-6662
CrossesCaptain Tom Wash
LocationM.P 56.9 on US 491
RouteCity Street 6662
CountySan Juan County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.28614, -108.70619
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2023)
Projected traffic133 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-6662 over Captain Tom Wash built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-6662 over Captain Tom Wash 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 2023.

How much traffic does FR-6662 over Captain Tom Wash carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FR-6662 over Captain Tom Wash?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FR-6662 over Captain Tom Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.