US Bridges

US-285 over Galisteo River

Fair

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · At JCT US-285/NM-41 · Structure no. 000000000008805

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,862
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-285 over Galisteo River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-285 over Galisteo River in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 1,862 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,532 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-285
CrossesGalisteo River
LocationAt JCT US-285/NM-41
RouteU.S. Route 285
Coordinates35.46266, -105.89778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,862 (2023)
Projected traffic2,532 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-285 over Galisteo River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-285 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-285 over Galisteo River carry?

About 1,862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-285 over Galisteo River?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US-285 over Galisteo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.