US Bridges

FL-5401 over Paritti Canyon Wash

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI S JCT Nm 118/PATTO · Structure no. 000000000008701

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,915
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5401 over Paritti Canyon Wash is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5401 over Paritti Canyon Wash in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 55 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 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 4,915 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,684 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFL-5401
CrossesParitti Canyon Wash
Location0.2 MI S JCT Nm 118/PATTO
RouteCity Street 5401
Coordinates35.52626, -108.69751
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,915 (2023)
Projected traffic6,684 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5401 over Paritti Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is FL-5401 over Paritti Canyon Wash 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does FL-5401 over Paritti Canyon Wash carry?

About 4,915 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5401 over Paritti Canyon Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FL-5401 over Paritti Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.