US Bridges

FL-6301 over Rio Grande

Fair

Dona Ana County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI N NM-273 · Structure no. 000000000009359

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
866 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,107
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-6301 over Rio Grande is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-6301 over Rio Grande in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 11,107 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,105 by 2043. The structure is 866 ft (263.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-6301
CrossesRio Grande
Location0.1 MI N NM-273
RouteCity Street 6301
CountyDona Ana County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates31.79907, -106.56363
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length866 ft (263.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,107 (2023)
Projected traffic15,105 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-6301 over Rio Grande built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-6301 over Rio Grande 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 2023.

How much traffic does FL-6301 over Rio Grande carry?

About 11,107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-6301 over Rio Grande?

The structure is 866 ft (263.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns FL-6301 over Rio Grande?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.