US Bridges

FL-6000 over Rio Fernando De Taos

Good

Taos County, New Mexico · 1.75 MI W of NM-68 · Structure no. 000000000010068

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-6000 over Rio Fernando De Taos is a concrete culvert carrying FL-6000 over Rio Fernando De Taos in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFL-6000
CrossesRio Fernando De Taos
Location1.75 MI W of NM-68
RouteCity Street 6000
Coordinates36.40009, -105.58248
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic243 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-6000 over Rio Fernando De Taos built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-6000 over Rio Fernando De Taos in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does FL-6000 over Rio Fernando De Taos carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FL-6000 over Rio Fernando De Taos?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FL-6000 over Rio Fernando De Taos?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.