US Bridges

FL-4065 over Embudo Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · .02 MI N of Indian School · Structure no. 000000000010031

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,656
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4065 over Embudo Arroyo is a steel culvert carrying FL-4065 over Embudo Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6 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 30,656 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,692 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4065
CrossesEmbudo Arroyo
Location.02 MI N of Indian School
RouteCity Street 4065
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.10171, -106.51534
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,656 (2023)
Projected traffic41,692 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure7
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-4065 over Embudo Arroyo built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4065 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FL-4065 over Embudo Arroyo carry?

About 30,656 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FL-4065 over Embudo Arroyo?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns FL-4065 over Embudo Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.