US Bridges

FL-5037 over Bear Canyon Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.61 MI S of Osuna Blvd · Structure no. 000000000008255

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,412
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5037 over Bear Canyon Arroyo is a concrete continuous slab carrying FL-5037 over Bear Canyon Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 10,412 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,160 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFL-5037
CrossesBear Canyon Arroyo
Location0.61 MI S of Osuna Blvd
RouteCity Street 5037
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1481, -106.5948
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,412 (2023)
Projected traffic14,160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$243,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5037 over Bear Canyon Arroyo built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5037 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 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5037 over Bear Canyon Arroyo carry?

About 10,412 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5037 over Bear Canyon Arroyo?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5037 over Bear Canyon Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.