US Bridges

FL-5818 over Rio Hondo

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 100 S of JCT Summit St. · Structure no. 000000000009205

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,452
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5818 over Rio Hondo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-5818 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 1,452 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,974 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5818
CrossesRio Hondo
Location100 S of JCT Summit St.
RouteCity Street 5818
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.38335, -104.53172
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,452 (2023)
Projected traffic1,974 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-5818 over Rio Hondo built?

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

What condition is FL-5818 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FL-5818 over Rio Hondo carry?

About 1,452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5818 over Rio Hondo?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5818 over Rio Hondo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.