US Bridges

49-033 over Galisteo River

FairPosted for load

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 0.15 MI E of JCT NM-41 · Structure no. 000000000000166

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

49-033 over Galisteo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49-033 over Galisteo River in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 337 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries49-033
CrossesGalisteo River
Location0.15 MI E of JCT NM-41
RouteCounty Highway 49033
CountySanta Fe County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.39534, -105.94401
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2023)
Projected traffic458 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$519,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 49-033 over Galisteo River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is 49-033 over Galisteo 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 2023.

How much traffic does 49-033 over Galisteo River carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 49-033 over Galisteo River?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 49-033 over Galisteo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.