Gravel Road
Carrying Gravel Road over LFCC
Bosque Apache N.W.R., Socorro, New Mexico
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Gravel Road
The Gravel Road bridge in Socorro, New Mexico carries Gravel Road over LFCC. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 24.2 meters (79 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Mexico bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Reclamation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Gravel Road compares
Live comparison across New Mexico.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 24.2 m (79 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0401-S02
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 Gravel Road 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 Gravel Road against other structures in Socorro 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 Gravel Road?
Gravel Road in Socorro, New Mexico has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Gravel Road inspected?
Gravel Road'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 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Gravel Road 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 Gravel Road?
Gravel Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Gravel Road?
Gravel Road is owned and maintained by Bureau of Reclamation.
How old is Gravel Road and does age affect safety?
Gravel Road was built in 1995, making it 31 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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