US Bridges

FL-4266 over Pecos River

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI N US-285/CARLSBAD · Structure no. 000000000005489

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
399 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,411
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4266 over Pecos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-4266 over Pecos River in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 71 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 12,411 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,878 by 2043. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4266
CrossesPecos River
Location0.3 MI N US-285/CARLSBAD
RouteCity Street 4266
CountyEddy County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.4392, -104.2287
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,411 (2023)
Projected traffic16,878 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-4266 over Pecos River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FL-4266 over Pecos River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FL-4266 over Pecos River carry?

About 12,411 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-4266 over Pecos River?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4266 over Pecos River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.