US Bridges

FR-4051 over Rio Puerco

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 13.8 MI E JCT I-40 & NM-6 · Structure no. 000000000009234

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,198
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR-4051 over Rio Puerco is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR-4051 over Rio Puerco in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,989 by 2043. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesFR-4051
CrossesRio Puerco
Location13.8 MI E JCT I-40 & NM-6
RouteState Highway 4051
Coordinates35.03368, -106.94214
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,198 (2023)
Projected traffic2,989 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FR-4051 over Rio Puerco built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR-4051 over Rio Puerco 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FR-4051 over Rio Puerco carry?

About 2,198 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FR-4051 over Rio Puerco?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FR-4051 over Rio Puerco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.