US Bridges

FL-5061 over I-40EB/WB/ Embudo Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 4.0 MI E of I-25/I-40 · Structure no. 000000000009301

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,348
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5061 over I-40EB/WB/ Embudo Arroyo is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FL-5061 over I-40EB/WB/ Embudo Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 12,348 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,793 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5061
CrossesI-40EB/WB/ Embudo Arroyo
Location4.0 MI E of I-25/I-40
RouteCity Street 5061
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.09376, -106.55954
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,348 (2023)
Projected traffic16,793 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 FL-5061 over I-40EB/WB/ Embudo Arroyo built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5061 over I-40EB/WB/ Embudo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5061 over I-40EB/WB/ Embudo Arroyo carry?

About 12,348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5061 over I-40EB/WB/ Embudo Arroyo?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5061 over I-40EB/WB/ Embudo Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.