US Bridges

FL-5722 over Hondo River

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI S of US-380/ROSWEL · Structure no. 000000000006090

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,752
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5722 over Hondo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-5722 over Hondo River in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 5,752 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,822 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5722
CrossesHondo River
Location0.2 MI S of US-380/ROSWEL
RouteCity Street 5722
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.39083, -104.5143
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,752 (2023)
Projected traffic7,822 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-5722 over Hondo River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5722 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FL-5722 over Hondo River carry?

About 5,752 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5722 over Hondo River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5722 over Hondo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.