US Bridges

FL-5680 over Mascaras Arroyo

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.10 M W ST Francis DR · Structure no. 000000000007415

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,491
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5680 over Mascaras Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5680 over Mascaras Arroyo in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,491 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,747 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFL-5680
CrossesMascaras Arroyo
Location0.10 M W ST Francis DR
RouteCity Street 5680
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.6907, -105.9544
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,491 (2023)
Projected traffic4,747 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5680 over Mascaras Arroyo built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5680 over Mascaras Arroyo 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5680 over Mascaras Arroyo carry?

About 3,491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5680 over Mascaras Arroyo?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FL-5680 over Mascaras Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.