US Bridges

Gallo Wash Road over Gallo Wash

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · 1.25 Miles East of Visito · Structure no. 7400004P0000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Gallo Wash Road over Gallo Wash is a steel culvert carrying Gallo Wash Road over Gallo Wash in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGallo Wash Road
CrossesGallo Wash
Location1.25 Miles East of Visito
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountySan Juan County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.03228, -107.89353
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic250 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$35,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallo Wash Road over Gallo Wash built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gallo Wash Road over Gallo 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gallo Wash Road over Gallo Wash carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gallo Wash Road over Gallo Wash?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Gallo Wash Road over Gallo Wash?

It is owned by the National Park Service.