FL-4251 over Sothern Canal
GoodEddy County, New Mexico · 0.9 SW Jct.Us 62/180/285 · Structure no. 000000000009672
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,020
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FL-4251 over Sothern Canal is a concrete slab carrying FL-4251 over Sothern Canal in Eddy County, New Mexico. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 14,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,067 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 58 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FL-4251 over Sothern Canal built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is FL-4251 over Sothern Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FL-4251 over Sothern Canal carry?
About 14,020 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FL-4251 over Sothern Canal?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns FL-4251 over Sothern Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.