US Bridges

FL-5714 over Spring River

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 500 E of Washingtion · Structure no. 000000000002367

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,982
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5714 over Spring River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FL-5714 over Spring River in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,982 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,695 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFL-5714
CrossesSpring River
Location500 E of Washingtion
RouteCity Street 5714
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.40104, -104.53117
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,982 (2023)
Projected traffic2,695 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$69,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5714 over Spring River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5714 over Spring River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5714 over Spring River carry?

About 1,982 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5714 over Spring River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5714 over Spring River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.