US Bridges

FL-5051 over Bear Canyon Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI N Montgomery Blvd · Structure no. 000000000008463

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,882
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5051 over Bear Canyon Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5051 over Bear Canyon Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,882 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,999 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFL-5051
CrossesBear Canyon Arroyo
Location0.2 MI N Montgomery Blvd
RouteCity Street 5051
Coordinates35.13554, -106.52452
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,882 (2023)
Projected traffic7,999 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Bear Canyon Arroyo built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5051 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5051 over Bear Canyon Arroyo carry?

About 5,882 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5051 over Bear Canyon Arroyo?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns FL-5051 over Bear Canyon Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.