US Bridges

FL-5302 over North Diversion Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.12 MI E University Blvd · Structure no. 000000000008898

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5302 over North Diversion Channel is a concrete slab carrying FL-5302 over North Diversion Channel in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 446 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5302
CrossesNorth Diversion Channel
Location0.12 MI E University Blvd
RouteCity Street 5302
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.09193, -106.62325
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2023)
Projected traffic446 by 2043
Trucks—
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-5302 over North Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5302 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5302 over North Diversion Channel carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FL-5302 over North Diversion Channel?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5302 over North Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.