US Bridges

FL-5815 over Rio Hondo

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 300 N S. Richarson/Bland · Structure no. 000000000009202

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,381
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5815 over Rio Hondo is a concrete channel beam carrying FL-5815 over Rio Hondo in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,381 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,878 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFL-5815
CrossesRio Hondo
Location300 N S. Richarson/Bland
RouteCity Street 5815
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.38727, -104.52442
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (2023)
Projected traffic1,878 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5815 over Rio Hondo built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5815 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FL-5815 over Rio Hondo carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5815 over Rio Hondo?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5815 over Rio Hondo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.