US Bridges

FL-5402 over Little Puerco

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · Between Coal & Nm 118 · Structure no. 000000000009287

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
719
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5402 over Little Puerco is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5402 over Little Puerco in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 719 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 977 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFL-5402
CrossesLittle Puerco
LocationBetween Coal & Nm 118
RouteCity Street 5402
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.52684, -108.74521
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic719 (2023)
Projected traffic977 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-5402 over Little Puerco built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5402 over Little Puerco 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does FL-5402 over Little Puerco carry?

About 719 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5402 over Little Puerco?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns FL-5402 over Little Puerco?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.