US Bridges

FL-5406 over Gamerco Wash

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · 10th & Wilson Ave/Gallup · Structure no. 000000000008724

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
329
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5406 over Gamerco Wash is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5406 over Gamerco Wash in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 329 vehicles a day, projected to reach 447 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFL-5406
CrossesGamerco Wash
Location10th & Wilson Ave/Gallup
RouteCity Street 5406
CountyMcKinley County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.53016, -108.75694
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2023)
Projected traffic447 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FL-5406 over Gamerco Wash built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FL-5406 over Gamerco Wash 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FL-5406 over Gamerco Wash carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FL-5406 over Gamerco Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FL-5406 over Gamerco Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.