FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FL-4923

Carrying FL-4923 over UNNAMED WATERWAY

1.1 M N JCT US70/ALAMOGOR, Otero, New Mexico

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FL-4923

The FL-4923 bridge in Otero, New Mexico carries FL-4923 over UNNAMED WATERWAY. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1955, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 23,111 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Mexico bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FL-4923 compares

▼ 2.4
Load rating vs New Mexico average (34.8 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of New Mexico bridges
11
Bridges in Otero
FL-4923 32.4 t
New Mexico average 34.8 t

Live comparison across New Mexico.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
11.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1934
Last Reconstructed
1955
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
23,111 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000002188

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FL-4923 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FL-4923 against other structures in Otero and across New Mexico. New Mexico bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FL-4923?

FL-4923 in Otero, New Mexico on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FL-4923 inspected?

FL-4923's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 23,111 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FL-4923 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FL-4923?

FL-4923 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FL-4923?

FL-4923 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FL-4923 and does age affect safety?

FL-4923 was built in 1934, making it 92 years old and last reconstructed in 1955.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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