US Bridges

FL-5349 over Rio Grande

Fair

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico · 0.30 MI W of Nm 68 · Structure no. 000000000001836

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
848 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
9,647
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5349 over Rio Grande is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-5349 over Rio Grande in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 85 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 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 9,647 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,119 by 2043. The structure is 848 ft (258.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5349
CrossesRio Grande
Location0.30 MI W of Nm 68
RouteCity Street 5349
CountyRio Arriba County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.99046, -106.07343
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length848 ft (258.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,647 (2023)
Projected traffic13,119 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5349 over Rio Grande built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FL-5349 over Rio Grande 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FL-5349 over Rio Grande carry?

About 9,647 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5349 over Rio Grande?

The structure is 848 ft (258.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5349 over Rio Grande?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.