FL-5862 over Nogal Arroyo
PoorPosted for loadSocorro County, New Mexico · .5 MI W of I-25 Exit 152 · Structure no. 000000000009270
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 304 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 181
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FL-5862 over Nogal Arroyo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-5862 over Nogal Arroyo in Socorro County, New Mexico. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 181 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2043. The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FL-5862 over Nogal Arroyo built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FL-5862 over Nogal Arroyo in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does FL-5862 over Nogal Arroyo carry?
About 181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FL-5862 over Nogal Arroyo?
The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FL-5862 over Nogal Arroyo?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.