FL-5265 over Eagle Draw
FairEddy County, New Mexico · 1.4 MI W US-285/ARTESIA · Structure no. 000000000008589
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,762
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FL-5265 over Eagle Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-5265 over Eagle Draw in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,762 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,396 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FL-5265 over Eagle Draw built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FL-5265 over Eagle Draw 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FL-5265 over Eagle Draw carry?
About 1,762 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FL-5265 over Eagle Draw?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns FL-5265 over Eagle Draw?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.