US Bridges

FR-2135 over Tecolote Creek

Poor

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 4.6 MI S US-84/ROMEROVILL · Structure no. 000000000001834

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2135 over Tecolote Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-2135 over Tecolote Creek in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 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-2135
CrossesTecolote Creek
Location4.6 MI S US-84/ROMEROVILL
RouteState Highway 2135
CountySan Miguel County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.45752, -105.27822
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2023)
Projected traffic345 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$318,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-2135 over Tecolote Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-2135 over Tecolote Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does FR-2135 over Tecolote Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FR-2135 over Tecolote Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FR-2135 over Tecolote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.