Fdr 263 over Gallinas River
FairSan Miguel County, New Mexico · 4.7 MI Nw/O E.V. Long Cg · Structure no. 031005000001525
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 263 over Gallinas River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 263 over Gallinas River in San Miguel County, New Mexico. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Fdr 263 over Gallinas River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 263 over Gallinas River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 263 over Gallinas River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fdr 263 over Gallinas River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 263 over Gallinas River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.