US Bridges

FL-4430 over Paritti Wash

Fair

McKinley County, New Mexico · 0.54 MI E of Boardman DR · Structure no. 000000000008464

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,516
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4430 over Paritti Wash is a concrete culvert carrying FL-4430 over Paritti Wash in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,516 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,781 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4430
CrossesParitti Wash
Location0.54 MI E of Boardman DR
RouteCity Street 4430
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.52769, -108.69953
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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,516 (2023)
Projected traffic4,781 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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-4430 over Paritti Wash built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4430 over Paritti Wash 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does FL-4430 over Paritti Wash carry?

About 3,516 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FL-4430 over Paritti Wash?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FL-4430 over Paritti Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.