US Bridges

FL-5952 over Rio San Jose

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · 0.1 N of NM-122 · Structure no. 000000000010057

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
715
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5952 over Rio San Jose is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5952 over Rio San Jose in Cibola County, New Mexico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 715 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFL-5952
CrossesRio San Jose
Location0.1 N of NM-122
RouteCity Street 5952
Coordinates35.15361, -107.8534
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2023)
Projected traffic972 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-5952 over Rio San Jose built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5952 over Rio San Jose 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5952 over Rio San Jose carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5952 over Rio San Jose?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FL-5952 over Rio San Jose?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.