US Bridges

FL-4708 over Hondo River

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · JCT Mcgaffey-Union/Roswel · Structure no. 000000000005290

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,992
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4708 over Hondo River is a concrete slab carrying FL-4708 over Hondo River in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,992 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,789 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4708
CrossesHondo River
LocationJCT Mcgaffey-Union/Roswel
RouteCity Street 4708
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.37967, -104.53585
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,992 (2023)
Projected traffic6,789 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-4708 over Hondo River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4708 over Hondo 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FL-4708 over Hondo River carry?

About 4,992 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-4708 over Hondo River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4708 over Hondo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.