US Bridges

FR-2116 over Agua Zarca

Good

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 1.1 M S of S Vegas Intrch · Structure no. 000000000005306

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2116 over Agua Zarca is a concrete culvert carrying FR-2116 over Agua Zarca in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long.

CarriesFR-2116
CrossesAgua Zarca
Location1.1 M S of S Vegas Intrch
RouteCounty Highway 2116
Coordinates35.55411, -105.22512
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2023)
Projected traffic704 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Agua Zarca built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-2116 over Agua Zarca 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does FR-2116 over Agua Zarca carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FR-2116 over Agua Zarca?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FR-2116 over Agua Zarca?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.