US Bridges

FL-5407 over Gamerco Wash

Good

McKinley County, New Mexico · One Block E of US-491 · Structure no. 000000000009010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,379
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FL-5407 over Gamerco Wash is a concrete culvert carrying FL-5407 over Gamerco Wash in McKinley 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,379 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,955 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFL-5407
CrossesGamerco Wash
LocationOne Block E of US-491
RouteCity Street 5407
Coordinates35.53645, -108.75542
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,379 (2023)
Projected traffic5,955 by 2043
Trucks5%
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-5407 over Gamerco Wash built?

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

What condition is FL-5407 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does FL-5407 over Gamerco Wash carry?

About 4,379 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FL-5407 over Gamerco Wash?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FL-5407 over Gamerco Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.