US Bridges

FL-5051 over Embudo/Piedra Lisa Arroy

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI S of Menual Blvd · Structure no. 000000000008257

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,335
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5051 over Embudo/Piedra Lisa Arroy is a concrete continuous slab carrying FL-5051 over Embudo/Piedra Lisa Arroy 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 4,335 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,895 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5051
CrossesEmbudo/Piedra Lisa Arroy
Location0.3 MI S of Menual Blvd
RouteCity Street 5051
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.10513, -106.52426
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,335 (2023)
Projected traffic5,895 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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-5051 over Embudo/Piedra Lisa Arroy built?

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

What condition is FL-5051 over Embudo/Piedra Lisa Arroy 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-5051 over Embudo/Piedra Lisa Arroy carry?

About 4,335 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FL-5051 over Embudo/Piedra Lisa Arroy?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5051 over Embudo/Piedra Lisa Arroy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.