US Bridges

FR-2116 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 10.3 MI N of JCT NM-3 · Structure no. 000000000004959

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2116 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying FR-2116 over Unnamed Waterway 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 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-2116
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location10.3 MI N of JCT NM-3
RouteCounty Highway 2116
CountySan Miguel County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.43879, -105.28835
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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-2116 over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is FR-2116 over Unnamed Waterway 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 2022.

How much traffic does FR-2116 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

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

How long is FR-2116 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FR-2116 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.