FR-2523
Carrying FR-2523 over BEAR CANYON ARROYO
4.1 MI N OF JCT I-40, Bernalillo, New Mexico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FR-2523
The FR-2523 bridge in Bernalillo, New Mexico carries FR-2523 over BEAR CANYON ARROYO. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 13 sections, stretching 42.1 meters (138 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,551 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Mexico bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FR-2523 compares
Live comparison across New Mexico.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1955
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 13
- Structure Length
- 42.1 m (138 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,551 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000005751
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FR-2523 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FR-2523 against other structures in Bernalillo and across New Mexico. New Mexico bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FR-2523?
FR-2523 in Bernalillo, New Mexico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FR-2523 inspected?
FR-2523's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,551 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FR-2523 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FR-2523?
FR-2523 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FR-2523?
FR-2523 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FR-2523 and does age affect safety?
FR-2523 was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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