US Bridges

FL-4018 over Alexander Blvd NE

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.5 MI W of JCT I-25 · Structure no. 000000000008198

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,457
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4018 over Alexander Blvd NE is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-4018 over Alexander Blvd NE in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 25,457 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,621 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFL-4018
CrossesAlexander Blvd NE
Location0.5 MI W of JCT I-25
RouteCity Street 4018
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1352, -106.61672
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,457 (2023)
Projected traffic34,621 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$557,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-4018 over Alexander Blvd NE built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4018 over Alexander Blvd NE 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-4018 over Alexander Blvd NE carry?

About 25,457 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FL-4018 over Alexander Blvd NE?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4018 over Alexander Blvd NE?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.