US Bridges

FL-5016 over North Diversion Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.45 MI W of Carlisle · Structure no. 000000000007496

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,863
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5016 over North Diversion Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-5016 over North Diversion Channel 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 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 16,863 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,933 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5016
CrossesNorth Diversion Channel
Location0.45 MI W of Carlisle
RouteCity Street 5016
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.12378, -106.61224
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,863 (2023)
Projected traffic22,933 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5016 over North Diversion Channel built?

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

What condition is FL-5016 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5016 over North Diversion Channel carry?

About 16,863 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5016 over North Diversion Channel?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5016 over North Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.