US Bridges

53-0125 over Abo Arroyo

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 0.17 MI S of US-60 · Structure no. 000000000002628

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

53-0125 over Abo Arroyo is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 53-0125 over Abo Arroyo in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 224 vehicles a day, projected to reach 304 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries53-0125
CrossesAbo Arroyo
Location0.17 MI S of US-60
RouteCounty Highway 53125
CountySocorro County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.43139, -106.43548
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2023)
Projected traffic304 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$540,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 53-0125 over Abo Arroyo built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 53-0125 over Abo Arroyo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 53-0125 over Abo Arroyo carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 53-0125 over Abo Arroyo?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 53-0125 over Abo Arroyo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.