US Bridges

FL-4061 over Bear Canyon Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI N of Osuna · Structure no. 000000000007961

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
41,484
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4061 over Bear Canyon Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying FL-4061 over Bear Canyon 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 41,484 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,418 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFL-4061
CrossesBear Canyon Arroyo
Location0.1 MI N of Osuna
RouteCity Street 4061
Coordinates35.13823, -106.55095
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,484 (2023)
Projected traffic56,418 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
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-4061 over Bear Canyon Arroyo built?

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

What condition is FL-4061 over Bear Canyon 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 2023.

How much traffic does FL-4061 over Bear Canyon Arroyo carry?

About 41,484 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FL-4061 over Bear Canyon Arroyo?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FL-4061 over Bear Canyon Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.