FOREST ROAD 141
Carrying FOREST ROAD 141 over GWYNN CANYON
31.5 MILES SW RESERVE, NM, Catron, New Mexico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FOREST ROAD 141
The FOREST ROAD 141 bridge in Catron, New Mexico carries FOREST ROAD 141 over GWYNN CANYON. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 399 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 77.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FOREST ROAD 141 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1960
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.4 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 399 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 030606000001033
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 FOREST ROAD 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 FOREST ROAD 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 FOREST ROAD 141?
FOREST ROAD 141 in Catron, New Mexico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FOREST ROAD 141 inspected?
FOREST ROAD 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 399 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOREST ROAD 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 FOREST ROAD 141?
FOREST ROAD 141 has an NBI inventory load rating of 77.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FOREST ROAD 141?
FOREST ROAD 141 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is FOREST ROAD 141 and does age affect safety?
FOREST ROAD 141 was built in 1960, making it 66 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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