US Bridges

FL-4053 over LA Cueva Arroyo

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · .5 M N JCT Alameda Blvd · Structure no. 000000000009296

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,439
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4053 over LA Cueva Arroyo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FL-4053 over LA Cueva Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,439 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,037 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFL-4053
CrossesLA Cueva Arroyo
Location.5 M N JCT Alameda Blvd
RouteCity Street 4053
Coordinates35.1919, -106.5776
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,439 (2023)
Projected traffic6,037 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-4053 over LA Cueva Arroyo built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4053 over LA Cueva 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FL-4053 over LA Cueva Arroyo carry?

About 4,439 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-4053 over LA Cueva Arroyo?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4053 over LA Cueva Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.