US Bridges

FL-5037 over North LA Cueva Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.6 MI N JCT Alameda NE · Structure no. 000000000008692

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,691
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5037 over North LA Cueva Channel is a concrete frame carrying FL-5037 over North LA Cueva Channel in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,691 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,195 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5037
CrossesNorth LA Cueva Channel
Location0.6 MI N JCT Alameda NE
RouteCity Street 5037
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.19047, -106.59339
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,691 (2018)
Projected traffic6,195 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 North LA Cueva Channel built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5037 over North LA Cueva Channel 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5037 over North LA Cueva Channel carry?

About 4,691 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FL-5037 over North LA Cueva Channel?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5037 over North LA Cueva Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.