US Bridges

FL-4065 over Embutito Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.14 M N of Comanche · Structure no. 000000000007499

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,788
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4065 over Embutito Arroyo is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FL-4065 over Embutito Arroyo 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 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 29,788 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,511 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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-4065
CrossesEmbutito Arroyo
Location0.14 M N of Comanche
RouteCity Street 4065
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.12554, -106.5156
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.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,788 (2023)
Projected traffic40,511 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
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$175,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-4065 over Embutito Arroyo built?

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

What condition is FL-4065 over Embutito Arroyo 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FL-4065 over Embutito Arroyo carry?

About 29,788 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FL-4065 over Embutito Arroyo?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4065 over Embutito Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.