US Bridges

FL-5702 over Rio Hondo

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 50 S of W Deming St. · Structure no. 000000000009203

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5702 over Rio Hondo is a concrete continuous slab carrying FL-5702 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 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 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5702
CrossesRio Hondo
Location50 S of W Deming St.
RouteCity Street 5702
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.38557, -104.52721
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 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-5702 over Rio Hondo built?

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

What condition is FL-5702 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-5702 over Rio Hondo carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FL-5702 over Rio Hondo?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5702 over Rio Hondo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.