US Bridges

FL-5037 over Domingo Baca Arroyo

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.2 MI N of Paseo Del Nrt · Structure no. 000000000008485

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,590
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5037 over Domingo Baca Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5037 over Domingo Baca Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 42 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,442 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFL-5037
CrossesDomingo Baca Arroyo
Location0.2 MI N of Paseo Del Nrt
RouteCity Street 5037
Coordinates35.17687, -106.59302
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,590 (2023)
Projected traffic33,442 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-5037 over Domingo Baca Arroyo built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is FL-5037 over Domingo Baca Arroyo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5037 over Domingo Baca Arroyo carry?

About 24,590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5037 over Domingo Baca Arroyo?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FL-5037 over Domingo Baca Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.