US Bridges

FL-5817 over Spring River

Fair

Chaves County, New Mexico · 0.7 MI N of US-380 · Structure no. 000000000009402

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,220
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5817 over Spring River is a concrete channel beam carrying FL-5817 over Spring River in Chaves County, New Mexico. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,739 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 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-5817
CrossesSpring River
Location0.7 MI N of US-380
RouteCity Street 5817
CountyChaves County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.40451, -104.52115
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,220 (2023)
Projected traffic5,739 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 Spring River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5817 over Spring 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5817 over Spring River carry?

About 4,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5817 over Spring River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5817 over Spring River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.