US Bridges

FL-4844 over San Vicente Arroyo

Fair

Grant County, New Mexico · 42.7 MI E of US-70/NM-90 · Structure no. 000000000007309

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,555
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4844 over San Vicente Arroyo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FL-4844 over San Vicente Arroyo in Grant County, New Mexico. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 3,555 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,834 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4844
CrossesSan Vicente Arroyo
Location42.7 MI E of US-70/NM-90
RouteCity Street 4844
CountyGrant County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.76971, -108.27587
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,555 (2023)
Projected traffic4,834 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-4844 over San Vicente Arroyo built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4844 over San Vicente 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FL-4844 over San Vicente Arroyo carry?

About 3,555 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-4844 over San Vicente Arroyo?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4844 over San Vicente Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.