US Bridges

FL-5024 over Tijeras Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.46 MI S of JCT NM-333 · Structure no. 000000000008800

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,688
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5024 over Tijeras Arroyo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-5024 over Tijeras Arroyo 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 8,688 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,815 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5024
CrossesTijeras Arroyo
Location0.46 MI S of JCT NM-333
RouteCity Street 5024
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.06102, -106.49512
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,688 (2023)
Projected traffic11,815 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$795,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5024 over Tijeras Arroyo built?

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

What condition is FL-5024 over Tijeras 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-5024 over Tijeras Arroyo carry?

About 8,688 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5024 over Tijeras Arroyo?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5024 over Tijeras Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.