US Bridges

FL-5614 over Las Cruces Arroyo

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · .88 MI W. of I-25 Exit 3 · Structure no. 000000000006343

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20,398
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5614 over Las Cruces Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5614 over Las Cruces Arroyo in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 20,398 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,741 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5614
CrossesLas Cruces Arroyo
Location.88 MI W. of I-25 Exit 3
RouteCity Street 5614
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.31013, -106.75906
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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 traffic20,398 (2023)
Projected traffic27,741 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-5614 over Las Cruces Arroyo built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5614 over Las Cruces Arroyo 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FL-5614 over Las Cruces Arroyo carry?

About 20,398 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FL-5614 over Las Cruces Arroyo?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FL-5614 over Las Cruces Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.