US Bridges

FL-5975 over Rio Ruidoso

Fair

Lincoln County, New Mexico · 0.1 Miles N of Nm 48 · Structure no. 000000000008694

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,070
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5975 over Rio Ruidoso is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FL-5975 over Rio Ruidoso in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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 6,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,255 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5975
CrossesRio Ruidoso
Location0.1 Miles N of Nm 48
RouteCounty Highway 5975
CountyLincoln County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates33.32448, -105.64756
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,070 (2023)
Projected traffic8,255 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-5975 over Rio Ruidoso built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is FL-5975 over Rio Ruidoso 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 2024.

How much traffic does FL-5975 over Rio Ruidoso carry?

About 6,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5975 over Rio Ruidoso?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5975 over Rio Ruidoso?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.