US Bridges

FL-6608 East Bound over North Diversion Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.47 MI W of Jefferson ST · Structure no. 000000000008795

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,910
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-6608 East Bound over North Diversion Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FL-6608 East Bound over North Diversion 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 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 12,910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,557 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFL-6608 East Bound
CrossesNorth Diversion Channel
Location0.47 MI W of Jefferson ST
RouteCity Street 6608
Coordinates35.14463, -106.60518
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,910 (2023)
Projected traffic17,557 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-6608 East Bound over North Diversion Channel built?

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

What condition is FL-6608 East Bound over North Diversion 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FL-6608 East Bound over North Diversion Channel carry?

About 12,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-6608 East Bound over North Diversion Channel?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FL-6608 East Bound over North Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.