Fsr 970 over W. Fork Gila River
Catron County, New Mexico · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fsr 970 over W. Fork Gila River in Catron County, New Mexico, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, making it 60 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- It is one of 47 of the 100 inventoried bridges in Catron County rated good (47.0%); 3 (3.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 284 ft |
| Location | 38.8 Mi N. Silver City Nm |
| NBI structure number | 030608000001031 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New Mexico department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Catron County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-60 over Rito Creek | 1941 | 1,367 | Good |
| US-60 over Largo Creek | 1941 | 1,038 | Fair |
| Nm-12 over Starkweather Canyon | 1939 | 979 | Poor |
| Nm-12 over S.U. Wash | 2014 | 979 | Good |
| Nm-12 over Starkweather Canyon | 2016 | 979 | Good |
| US-180 over Unnamed Waterway | 1955 | 962 | Fair |
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