FL-4425 over Rio Puerco
FairMcKinley County, New Mexico · 0.1 MI N of NM-118/GALLUP · Structure no. 000000000007542
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,889
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FL-4425 over Rio Puerco is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying FL-4425 over Rio Puerco in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,889 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,289 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FL-4425 over Rio Puerco built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FL-4425 over Rio Puerco 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-4425 over Rio Puerco carry?
About 3,889 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FL-4425 over Rio Puerco?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns FL-4425 over Rio Puerco?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.