US Bridges

FR-2042 over I-25 Nb/Sb

Fair

Socorro County, New Mexico · 6.0 M S JCT I-25/NM-408 · Structure no. 000000000007031

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2042 over I-25 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-2042 over I-25 Nb/Sb in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFR-2042
CrossesI-25 Nb/Sb
Location6.0 M S JCT I-25/NM-408
RouteState Highway 2042
CountySocorro County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.07342, -106.89166
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,280 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$502,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-2042 over I-25 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-2042 over I-25 Nb/Sb 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 2023.

How much traffic does FR-2042 over I-25 Nb/Sb carry?

About 2,280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FR-2042 over I-25 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FR-2042 over I-25 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.