US Bridges

FL-4040 over North Diversion Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 1.0 MI E of JCT I-25 · Structure no. 000000000006333

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,317
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4040 over North Diversion Channel is a concrete culvert carrying FL-4040 over North Diversion Channel in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 63 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 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 17,317 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,551 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4040
CrossesNorth Diversion Channel
Location1.0 MI E of JCT I-25
RouteCity Street 4040
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.08737, -106.61785
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,317 (2023)
Projected traffic23,551 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.8 million (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-4040 over North Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FL-4040 over North Diversion Channel 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 2024.

How much traffic does FL-4040 over North Diversion Channel carry?

About 17,317 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FL-4040 over North Diversion Channel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FL-4040 over North Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.