US Bridges

FL-5710 over Hondo River

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 150 W JCT US-285 & Alb. · Structure no. 000000000009129

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5710 over Hondo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-5710 over Hondo River in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5710
CrossesHondo River
Location150 W JCT US-285 & Alb.
RouteCity Street 5710
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.38779, -104.52345
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$214,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5710 over Hondo River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5710 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FL-5710 over Hondo River carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FL-5710 over Hondo River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5710 over Hondo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.