US Bridges

FL-5355 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Quay County, New Mexico · 0.4 MI S of JCT LOOP-36 · Structure no. 000000000008317

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5355 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5355 over Unnamed Waterway 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5355
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.4 MI S of JCT LOOP-36
RouteCity Street 5355
CountyQuay County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.16503, -103.74698
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic136 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-5355 over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is FL-5355 over Unnamed Waterway 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does FL-5355 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FL-5355 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FL-5355 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.