US Bridges

NM-41 over Galisteo Creek

Good

Santa Fe County, New Mexico · 5.9 M S JCT US-285/NM-41 · Structure no. 000000000009628

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-41 over Galisteo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-41 over Galisteo Creek in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 267 ft (81.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesNM-41
CrossesGalisteo Creek
Location5.9 M S JCT US-285/NM-41
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates35.39172, -105.94522
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length267 ft (81.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-41 over Galisteo Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-41 over Galisteo Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NM-41 over Galisteo Creek carry?

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

How long is NM-41 over Galisteo Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NM-41 over Galisteo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.