US Bridges

FR-2037 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI S of JCT NM-1/2037 · Structure no. 000000000003192

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2037 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying FR-2037 over Unnamed Waterway in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-2037
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.2 MI S of JCT NM-1/2037
RouteState Highway 2037
CountySocorro County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.988, -106.8934
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic56 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-2037 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-2037 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FR-2037 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FR-2037 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FR-2037 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.