US Bridges

FL-5277 over Southern Canal

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 1.1 MI West JCT US-285 · Structure no. 000000000008193

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,263
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5277 over Southern Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-5277 over Southern Canal in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,263 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,077 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5277
CrossesSouthern Canal
Location1.1 MI West JCT US-285
RouteCity Street 5277
CountyEddy County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.43229, -104.24761
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,263 (2023)
Projected traffic3,077 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5277 over Southern Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5277 over Southern Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FL-5277 over Southern Canal carry?

About 2,263 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5277 over Southern Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5277 over Southern Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.