US Bridges

FL-5355 over Conchas Canal

Good

Quay County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI S of JCT LOOP-36 · Structure no. 000000000007939

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5355 over Conchas Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-5355 over Conchas Canal in Quay County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5355
CrossesConchas Canal
Location0.2 MI S of JCT LOOP-36
RouteCity Street 5355
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1678, -103.7476
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic136 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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-5355 over Conchas Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5355 over Conchas Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FL-5355 over Conchas Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FL-5355 over Conchas Canal?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5355 over Conchas Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.