US Bridges

FL-4048 over Embudito Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.7 MI E of Eubank Blvd · Structure no. 000000000008195

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,446
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4048 over Embudito Arroyo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-4048 over Embudito 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 14,446 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,646 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4048
CrossesEmbudito Arroyo
Location0.7 MI E of Eubank Blvd
RouteCity Street 4048
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.11618, -106.52135
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,446 (2023)
Projected traffic19,646 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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-4048 over Embudito Arroyo built?

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

What condition is FL-4048 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FL-4048 over Embudito Arroyo carry?

About 14,446 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-4048 over Embudito Arroyo?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4048 over Embudito Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.