FL-5656 over NM-72
FairColfax County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI E of JCT LOOP-17 · Structure no. 000000000005445
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 133
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FL-5656 over NM-72 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-5656 over NM-72 in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FL-5656 over NM-72 built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is FL-5656 over NM-72 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-5656 over NM-72 carry?
About 133 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is FL-5656 over NM-72?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns FL-5656 over NM-72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.