US Bridges

FL-5502 over Pajarito Arroyo

Good

San Miguel County, New Mexico · 0.05 MI E of New Mex. Ave · Structure no. 000000000009083

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5502 over Pajarito Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5502 over Pajarito Arroyo in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 278 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5502
CrossesPajarito Arroyo
Location0.05 MI E of New Mex. Ave
RouteCity Street 5502
CountySan Miguel County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.58684, -105.22686
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2023)
Projected traffic278 by 2043
Trucks—
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-5502 over Pajarito Arroyo built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5502 over Pajarito Arroyo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FL-5502 over Pajarito Arroyo carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FL-5502 over Pajarito Arroyo?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FL-5502 over Pajarito Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.