US Bridges

NM-22 over Rio Galisteo

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 4.3 MI NW of I-25 · Structure no. 000000000007012

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,937
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-22 over Rio Galisteo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-22 over Rio Galisteo in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,937 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,634 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-22
CrossesRio Galisteo
Location4.3 MI NW of I-25
RouteState Highway 22
CountySandoval County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.5181, -106.3463
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,937 (2023)
Projected traffic2,634 by 2043
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$950,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-22 over Rio Galisteo built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is NM-22 over Rio Galisteo 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NM-22 over Rio Galisteo carry?

About 1,937 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-22 over Rio Galisteo?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NM-22 over Rio Galisteo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.