US Bridges

FL-5815 over Spring River

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 100N JCT RICHARDSON&10th · Structure no. 000000000009122

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,088
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5815 over Spring River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FL-5815 over Spring River in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 2,088 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,839 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFL-5815
CrossesSpring River
Location100N JCT RICHARDSON&10th
RouteCity Street 5815
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.40374, -104.52445
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic2,088 (2023)
Projected traffic2,839 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$132,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5815 over Spring River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5815 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FL-5815 over Spring River carry?

About 2,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5815 over Spring River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5815 over Spring River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.