US Bridges

FL-5035 over North Diversion Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.51 MI E of I-25/ALBUQ · Structure no. 000000000006775

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,412
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5035 over North Diversion Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-5035 over North Diversion Channel in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 8,412 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,440 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFL-5035
CrossesNorth Diversion Channel
Location0.51 MI E of I-25/ALBUQ
RouteCity Street 5035
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1012, -106.62469
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,412 (2023)
Projected traffic11,440 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5035 over North Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5035 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FL-5035 over North Diversion Channel carry?

About 8,412 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FL-5035 over North Diversion Channel?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5035 over North Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.