US Bridges

FL-2500 over Bloomfield Canyon

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · .3 MI East of JCT US-550 · Structure no. 000000000006269

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,664
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-2500 over Bloomfield Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying FL-2500 over Bloomfield Canyon in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,664 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,623 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-2500
CrossesBloomfield Canyon
Location.3 MI East of JCT US-550
RouteCity Street 2500
CountySan Juan County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.7184, -107.9729
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,664 (2023)
Projected traffic3,623 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-2500 over Bloomfield Canyon built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-2500 over Bloomfield Canyon 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 2023.

How much traffic does FL-2500 over Bloomfield Canyon carry?

About 2,664 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-2500 over Bloomfield Canyon?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FL-2500 over Bloomfield Canyon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.