US Bridges

FL-5939 over Four Hills Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.08 MI S Custro Cerros · Structure no. 000000000008742

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,839
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5939 over Four Hills Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5939 over Four Hills Arroyo 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 2,839 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,861 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5939
CrossesFour Hills Arroyo
Location0.08 MI S Custro Cerros
RouteCity Street 5939
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.04844, -106.50539
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,839 (2023)
Projected traffic3,861 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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-5939 over Four Hills Arroyo built?

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

What condition is FL-5939 over Four Hills 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5939 over Four Hills Arroyo carry?

About 2,839 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5939 over Four Hills Arroyo?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns FL-5939 over Four Hills Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.