US Bridges

FL-4282 over BNSF Railroad

Good

Curry County, New Mexico · 0.16 MI S of US-60/84 · Structure no. 000000000009476

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
408 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,008
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4282 over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-4282 over BNSF Railroad in Curry County, New Mexico. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,008 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2043. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4282
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.16 MI S of US-60/84
RouteState Highway 4282
CountyCurry County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.39824, -103.22049
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,008 (2023)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2070 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-4282 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4282 over BNSF Railroad 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FL-4282 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 2,008 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FL-4282 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4282 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.