US Bridges

NM-41 over Gaviso Arroyo

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 11.2 MI S of JCT US-285 · Structure no. 000000000008739

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,153
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-41 over Gaviso Arroyo is a steel culvert carrying NM-41 over Gaviso Arroyo in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesNM-41
CrossesGaviso Arroyo
Location11.2 MI S of JCT US-285
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates35.31625, -105.93242
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2023)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-41 over Gaviso Arroyo built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-41 over Gaviso Arroyo 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does NM-41 over Gaviso Arroyo carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-41 over Gaviso Arroyo?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns NM-41 over Gaviso Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.