US Bridges

FL-5946 over Grants Canyon

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Cibola County, New Mexico · 0.032 MI East of Bradley · Structure no. 000000000009989

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5946 over Grants Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5946 over Grants Canyon in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 179 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5946
CrossesGrants Canyon
Location0.032 MI East of Bradley
RouteCity Street 5946
CountyCibola County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1539, -107.83626
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2020)
Projected traffic179 by 2040
Trucks—
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-5946 over Grants Canyon built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5946 over Grants Canyon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does FL-5946 over Grants Canyon carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is FL-5946 over Grants Canyon?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5946 over Grants Canyon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.