US Bridges

FL-5000 over Los Picaros Road

Good

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 1.3 MI S of Rio Bravo · Structure no. 000000000009394

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,064
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5000 over Los Picaros Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FL-5000 over Los Picaros Road 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesFL-5000
CrossesLos Picaros Road
Location1.3 MI S of Rio Bravo
RouteCity Street 5000
Coordinates35.0079, -106.6264
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,064 (2023)
Projected traffic8,247 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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-5000 over Los Picaros Road built?

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

What condition is FL-5000 over Los Picaros Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5000 over Los Picaros Road carry?

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

How long is FL-5000 over Los Picaros Road?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FL-5000 over Los Picaros Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.