US Bridges

FR-2037 over Madera Canyon

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 1.3 MI S of JCT NM-1/2037 · Structure no. 000000000006607

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
152 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2037 over Madera Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying FR-2037 over Madera Canyon in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 152 ft (46.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-2037
CrossesMadera Canyon
Location1.3 MI S of JCT NM-1/2037
RouteState Highway 2037
CountySocorro County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.97389, -106.8906
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-2037 over Madera Canyon built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-2037 over Madera Canyon 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 Madera Canyon carry?

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

How long is FR-2037 over Madera Canyon?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FR-2037 over Madera Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.