US Bridges

FR-2044 over Arroyo Del Puertecito

Good

Socorro County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI E I-25 Exit 159 · Structure no. 000000000009471

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
347
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-2044 over Arroyo Del Puertecito is a concrete culvert carrying FR-2044 over Arroyo Del Puertecito in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 347 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFR-2044
CrossesArroyo Del Puertecito
Location0.1 MI E I-25 Exit 159
RouteState Highway 2044
Coordinates34.19892, -106.92444
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR-2044 over Arroyo Del Puertecito built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-2044 over Arroyo Del Puertecito in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FR-2044 over Arroyo Del Puertecito carry?

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

How long is FR-2044 over Arroyo Del Puertecito?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FR-2044 over Arroyo Del Puertecito?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.