US Bridges

FL-5050 over Embudo Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI S of Indian Sch RD · Structure no. 000000000007989

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,117
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5050 over Embudo Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5050 over Embudo Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5050
CrossesEmbudo Arroyo
Location0.1 MI S of Indian Sch RD
RouteCity Street 5050
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.10054, -106.54183
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,117 (2023)
Projected traffic2,879 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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-5050 over Embudo Arroyo built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5050 over Embudo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5050 over Embudo Arroyo carry?

About 2,117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5050 over Embudo Arroyo?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns FL-5050 over Embudo Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.