US Bridges

FL-5051 over Embudito Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI N of Menaul/Morris · Structure no. 000000000008345

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,819
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5051 over Embudito Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5051 over Embudito Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 5,819 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,913 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5051
CrossesEmbudito Arroyo
Location0.2 MI N of Menaul/Morris
RouteCity Street 5051
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.11196, -106.52446
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,819 (2023)
Projected traffic7,913 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 Embudito Arroyo built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5051 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5051 over Embudito Arroyo carry?

About 5,819 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FL-5051 over Embudito Arroyo?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns FL-5051 over Embudito Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.