US Bridges

FL-5068 over Boca Negra Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.35 MI N of Montano RD · Structure no. 000000000008827

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,125
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5068 over Boca Negra Arroyo is a concrete continuous slab carrying FL-5068 over Boca Negra Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,610 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5068
CrossesBoca Negra Arroyo
Location0.35 MI N of Montano RD
RouteCity Street 5068
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.15796, -106.70557
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,125 (2023)
Projected traffic5,610 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-5068 over Boca Negra Arroyo built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5068 over Boca Negra 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-5068 over Boca Negra Arroyo carry?

About 4,125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5068 over Boca Negra Arroyo?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5068 over Boca Negra Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.