FL-5801 over El Rito Creek
FairGuadalupe County, New Mexico · 1.0 M E JCT US54/66 L35 · Structure no. 000000000009323
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FL-5801 over El Rito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-5801 over El Rito Creek in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FL-5801 over El Rito Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FL-5801 over El Rito Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FL-5801 over El Rito Creek carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is FL-5801 over El Rito Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FL-5801 over El Rito Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.