US Bridges

Fdr 116 over Santa Barbara Creek

Fair

Taos County, New Mexico · 1.2 MI Nw/O S Barbara Cg · Structure no. 030204000001002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 116 over Santa Barbara Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 116 over Santa Barbara Creek in Taos 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 116
CrossesSanta Barbara Creek
Location1.2 MI Nw/O S Barbara Cg
RouteFederal Lands Road 116
CountyTaos County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.10326, -105.62083
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic99 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 116 over Santa Barbara Creek built?

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

What condition is Fdr 116 over Santa Barbara Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 116 over Santa Barbara Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fdr 116 over Santa Barbara Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 116 over Santa Barbara Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.