US Bridges

FL-5042 over I-25 Nbls/Sbls

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 3.5 MI N of JCT NM-47 · Structure no. 000000000007376

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5042 over I-25 Nbls/Sbls is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-5042 over I-25 Nbls/Sbls in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 542 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5042
CrossesI-25 Nbls/Sbls
Location3.5 MI N of JCT NM-47
RouteCity Street 5042
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.99893, -106.64582
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2023)
Projected traffic737 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5042 over I-25 Nbls/Sbls built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5042 over I-25 Nbls/Sbls 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-5042 over I-25 Nbls/Sbls carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5042 over I-25 Nbls/Sbls?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5042 over I-25 Nbls/Sbls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.