US Bridges

FL-4919 over Unnamed Waterway

Fair

Otero County, New Mexico · 0.2 Mi. N of JCT 1st/WASH · Structure no. 000000000009148

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,014
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4919 over Unnamed Waterway is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FL-4919 over Unnamed Waterway in Otero County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,379 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4919
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location0.2 Mi. N of JCT 1st/WASH
RouteCity Street 4919
CountyOtero County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates32.89252, -105.9434
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2023)
Projected traffic1,379 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-4919 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4919 over Unnamed Waterway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FL-4919 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-4919 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4919 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.