US Bridges

FL-5085 over South Diversion Channel

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.3 MI E of NM-47 · Structure no. 000000000010099

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,588
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5085 over South Diversion Channel is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5085 over South Diversion Channel in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 4,588 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,476 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5085
CrossesSouth Diversion Channel
Location0.3 MI E of NM-47
RouteCity Street 5085
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.04878, -106.64107
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,588 (2020)
Projected traffic7,476 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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-5085 over South Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5085 over South Diversion Channel 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-5085 over South Diversion Channel carry?

About 4,588 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FL-5085 over South Diversion Channel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FL-5085 over South Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.