US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 3003 over Gallegos Wash

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 4.2MI E 6 MI S Farmington · Structure no. 00000000000N801

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
484 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,768
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 3003 over Gallegos Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 3003 over Gallegos Wash in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 2,768 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,446 by 2043. The structure is 484 ft (147.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 3003
CrossesGallegos Wash
Location4.2MI E 6 MI S Farmington
RouteFederal Lands Road 3003
CountySan Juan County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.64022, -108.12819
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length484 ft (147.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,768 (2023)
Projected traffic3,446 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$180,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 3003 over Gallegos Wash built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3003 over Gallegos Wash 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 3003 over Gallegos Wash carry?

About 2,768 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 3003 over Gallegos Wash?

The structure is 484 ft (147.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3003 over Gallegos Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.