US Bridges

FR-4046 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 13.2 MI E JCT I-40/NM-6 · Structure no. 000000000006996

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,282
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4046 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying FR-4046 over Unnamed Waterway in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 4,282 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,823 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFR-4046
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location13.2 MI E JCT I-40/NM-6
RouteCity Street 4046
Coordinates35.03047, -106.94995
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 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 traffic4,282 (2023)
Projected traffic5,823 by 2043
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FR-4046 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-4046 over Unnamed Waterway 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 2021.

How much traffic does FR-4046 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 4,282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FR-4046 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FR-4046 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.