FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FSR 141

Carrying FSR 141 over S. FORK NEGRITO CREEK

30 MILES SE RESERVE, NM, Catron, New Mexico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FSR 141

The FSR 141 bridge in Catron, New Mexico carries FSR 141 over S. FORK NEGRITO CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Mexico bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FSR 141 compares

▼ 16.7
Load rating vs New Mexico average (34.8 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of New Mexico bridges
7
Bridges in Catron
FSR 141 18.1 t
New Mexico average 34.8 t

Live comparison across New Mexico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
27.4
Serviceability /30
21.8
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
030606000001026

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FSR 141 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 FSR 141 against other structures in Catron 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 FSR 141?

FSR 141 in Catron, New Mexico has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FSR 141 inspected?

FSR 141'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 200 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FSR 141 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 FSR 141?

FSR 141 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FSR 141?

FSR 141 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is FSR 141 and does age affect safety?

FSR 141 was built in 1959, making it 67 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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