US Bridges

FL-5270 over Southern Canal

Fair

Eddy County, New Mexico · 1.1M W JCT 285-MERMOD St. · Structure no. 000000000008256

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,284
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5270 over Southern Canal is a concrete slab carrying FL-5270 over Southern Canal in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 6,284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,546 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFL-5270
CrossesSouthern Canal
Location1.1M W JCT 285-MERMOD St.
RouteCity Street 5270
CountyEddy County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.42118, -104.2476
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,284 (2023)
Projected traffic8,546 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$92,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5270 over Southern Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5270 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 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5270 over Southern Canal carry?

About 6,284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5270 over Southern Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5270 over Southern Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.