US Bridges

FR-2044 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 3.5 MI N JCT NM-408 · Structure no. 000000000001677

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
86 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
347
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2044 over Unnamed Waterway is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-2044 over Unnamed Waterway in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 347 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-2044
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location3.5 MI N JCT NM-408
RouteState Highway 2044
CountySocorro County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.20802, -106.92249
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2023)
Projected traffic471 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$753,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-2044 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-2044 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FR-2044 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FR-2044 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FR-2044 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.