US Bridges

FL-4053 over Tijeras Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 9.9 MI E of JCT I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000007654

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4053 over Tijeras Arroyo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-4053 over Tijeras Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFL-4053
CrossesTijeras Arroyo
Location9.9 MI E of JCT I-25/I-40
RouteState Highway 4053
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.06196, -106.46566
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic557 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-4053 over Tijeras Arroyo built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4053 over Tijeras 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FL-4053 over Tijeras Arroyo carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-4053 over Tijeras Arroyo?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4053 over Tijeras Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.