US Bridges

FL-5738 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI W of Llano St/Sf · Structure no. 000000000007416

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,593
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5738 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5738 over Unnamed Waterway 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 8,593 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,686 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5738
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.3 MI W of Llano St/Sf
RouteCity Street 5738
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.65215, -105.97501
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,593 (2023)
Projected traffic11,686 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5738 over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is FL-5738 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does FL-5738 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 8,593 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5738 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FL-5738 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.