US Bridges

NM-14 over Galisteo River

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 13.4 M S JCT NM-599/NM-14 · Structure no. 000000000009275

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,698
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-14 over Galisteo River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-14 over Galisteo River in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,698 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,029 by 2043. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-14
CrossesGalisteo River
Location13.4 M S JCT NM-599/NM-14
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.43354, -106.12053
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,698 (2023)
Projected traffic5,029 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-14 over Galisteo River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-14 over Galisteo 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NM-14 over Galisteo River carry?

About 3,698 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-14 over Galisteo River?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns NM-14 over Galisteo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.