US Bridges

FL-4018 over Julie Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.3M E JCT Louisiana Blvd · Structure no. 000000000007337

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,748
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4018 over Julie Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying FL-4018 over Julie Channel in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 35,748 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,617 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4018
CrossesJulie Channel
Location0.3M E JCT Louisiana Blvd
RouteCity Street 4018
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.13066, -106.56224
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,748 (2023)
Projected traffic48,617 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
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$281,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-4018 over Julie Channel built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4018 over Julie 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FL-4018 over Julie Channel carry?

About 35,748 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FL-4018 over Julie Channel?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4018 over Julie Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.