NM-36 over Upper Galestina Canyon
GoodMcKinley County, New Mexico · 10.3 MI S of NM-53 · Structure no. 000000000009414
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-36 over Upper Galestina Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying NM-36 over Upper Galestina Canyon in McKinley County, New Mexico. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-36 over Upper Galestina Canyon built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-36 over Upper Galestina Canyon 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NM-36 over Upper Galestina Canyon carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is NM-36 over Upper Galestina Canyon?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns NM-36 over Upper Galestina Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.