US Bridges

FL-5765 over Santa Fe River

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · Cerro Gordo & Upper Canyo · Structure no. 000000000008388

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
478
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5765 over Santa Fe River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FL-5765 over Santa Fe River in Santa Fe 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFL-5765
CrossesSanta Fe River
LocationCerro Gordo & Upper Canyo
RouteCity Street 5765
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.68616, -105.89579
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2023)
Projected traffic650 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$97,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5765 over Santa Fe River built?

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

What condition is FL-5765 over Santa Fe River 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-5765 over Santa Fe River carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5765 over Santa Fe River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5765 over Santa Fe River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.