US Bridges

FL-4063 over Bear Canyon Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI N of Osuna · Structure no. 000000000007962

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,558
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4063 over Bear Canyon Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying FL-4063 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 23,558 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,038 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4063
CrossesBear Canyon Arroyo
Location0.1 MI N of Osuna
RouteCity Street 4063
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.13735, -106.53325
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic23,558 (2023)
Projected traffic32,038 by 2043
Trucks13%
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-4063 over Bear Canyon Arroyo built?

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

What condition is FL-4063 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 2021.

How much traffic does FL-4063 over Bear Canyon Arroyo carry?

About 23,558 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FL-4063 over Bear Canyon Arroyo?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FL-4063 over Bear Canyon Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.