US Bridges

FL-4063 over Embudito Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.33 MI S of Menual Blvd · Structure no. 000000000007966

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,259
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4063 over Embudito Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying FL-4063 over Embudito 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 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 29,259 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,792 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4063
CrossesEmbudito Arroyo
Location0.33 MI S of Menual Blvd
RouteCity Street 4063
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.10418, -106.5329
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,259 (2023)
Projected traffic39,792 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-4063 over Embudito Arroyo built?

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

What condition is FL-4063 over Embudito 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-4063 over Embudito Arroyo carry?

About 29,259 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FL-4063 over Embudito Arroyo?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns FL-4063 over Embudito Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.