US Bridges

FL-5902 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Otero County, New Mexico · 200 E of Scenic Drive · Structure no. 000000000007599

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5902 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5902 over Unnamed Waterway in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 312 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long.

CarriesFL-5902
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location200 E of Scenic Drive
RouteState Highway 5902
Coordinates32.91768, -105.92517
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic312 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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-5902 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5902 over Unnamed Waterway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FL-5902 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FL-5902 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FL-5902 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.