NM-65 over Gallinas River
GoodSan Miguel County, New Mexico · 5.4 MI W of LOOP-15/VEGAS · Structure no. 000000000008668
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-65 over Gallinas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-65 over Gallinas River in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-65 over Gallinas River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-65 over Gallinas River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does NM-65 over Gallinas River carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-65 over Gallinas River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NM-65 over Gallinas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.