US Bridges

FL-4224 over Belen Highline Canal

Fair

Valencia County, New Mexico · 0.31 Me Camino Del Llano · Structure no. 000000000009028

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,234
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-4224 over Belen Highline Canal is a concrete slab carrying FL-4224 over Belen Highline Canal in Valencia County, New Mexico. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,234 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,838 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-4224
CrossesBelen Highline Canal
Location0.31 Me Camino Del Llano
RouteCity Street 4224
CountyValencia County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.65427, -106.78957
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,234 (2023)
Projected traffic9,838 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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-4224 over Belen Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-4224 over Belen Highline Canal 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-4224 over Belen Highline Canal carry?

About 7,234 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FL-4224 over Belen Highline Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FL-4224 over Belen Highline Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.