US Bridges

FL-5260 over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI N Paradise Blvd · Structure no. 000000000009227

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,896
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5260 over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5260 over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,896 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,898 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFL-5260
CrossesPiedras Marcadas Arroyo
Location0.1 MI N Paradise Blvd
RouteCity Street 5260
Coordinates35.19341, -106.72757
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,896 (2023)
Projected traffic18,898 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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-5260 over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5260 over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FL-5260 over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo carry?

About 13,896 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5260 over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FL-5260 over Piedras Marcadas Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.