US Bridges

FL-5048 over Embudo Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.29 MI S of Menual Blvd · Structure no. 000000000008796

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,088
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5048 over Embudo Arroyo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FL-5048 over Embudo Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,088 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,479 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5048
CrossesEmbudo Arroyo
Location0.29 MI S of Menual Blvd
RouteCity Street 5048
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.10214, -106.49282
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,088 (2023)
Projected traffic1,479 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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-5048 over Embudo Arroyo built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5048 over Embudo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5048 over Embudo Arroyo carry?

About 1,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5048 over Embudo Arroyo?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5048 over Embudo Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.