US Bridges

FR-2098 over Arroyo Hondo

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 1.60 MI S of JCT NM-14 · Structure no. 000000000007474

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,288
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2098 over Arroyo Hondo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-2098 over Arroyo Hondo in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,471 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFR-2098
CrossesArroyo Hondo
Location1.60 MI S of JCT NM-14
RouteState Highway 2098
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.59356, -106.05872
Functional classUrban 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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,288 (2023)
Projected traffic4,471 by 2043
Trucks5%
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-2098 over Arroyo Hondo built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-2098 over Arroyo Hondo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FR-2098 over Arroyo Hondo carry?

About 3,288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FR-2098 over Arroyo Hondo?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FR-2098 over Arroyo Hondo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.