US Bridges

FL-5817 over Rio Hondo

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 100 S of Tilden St. · Structure no. 000000000009200

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,746
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5817 over Rio Hondo is a concrete continuous slab carrying FL-5817 over Rio Hondo 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 3,746 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,094 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5817
CrossesRio Hondo
Location100 S of Tilden St.
RouteCity Street 5817
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.38955, -104.5211
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,746 (2023)
Projected traffic5,094 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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-5817 over Rio Hondo built?

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

What condition is FL-5817 over Rio Hondo 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-5817 over Rio Hondo carry?

About 3,746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5817 over Rio Hondo?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5817 over Rio Hondo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.