US Bridges

FL-5950 over Rio San Jose

Good

Cibola County, New Mexico · 0.17 MI S of NM-122 · Structure no. 000000000010067

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5950 over Rio San Jose is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5950 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 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,659 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFL-5950
CrossesRio San Jose
Location0.17 MI S of NM-122
RouteCity Street 5950
Coordinates35.15466, -107.87032
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic1,220 (2023)
Projected traffic1,659 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-5950 over Rio San Jose built?

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

What condition is FL-5950 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 2021.

How much traffic does FL-5950 over Rio San Jose carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5950 over Rio San Jose?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FL-5950 over Rio San Jose?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.