US Bridges

FL-5000 over BNSF R/R Spur

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.9 MI S of Rio Bravo · Structure no. 000000000009393

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,064
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5000 over BNSF R/R Spur is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-5000 over BNSF R/R Spur in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,064 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,247 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesFL-5000
CrossesBNSF R/R Spur
Location0.9 MI S of Rio Bravo
RouteCity Street 5000
Coordinates35.01251, -106.63142
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,064 (2023)
Projected traffic8,247 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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-5000 over BNSF R/R Spur built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5000 over BNSF R/R Spur 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5000 over BNSF R/R Spur carry?

About 6,064 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5000 over BNSF R/R Spur?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5000 over BNSF R/R Spur?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.