NM-556 over Embudo Arroyo
FairBernalillo County, New Mexico · 2.3 MI N of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000000008461
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,007
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-556 over Embudo Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying NM-556 over Embudo Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 25,007 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,009 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-556 over Embudo Arroyo built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-556 over Embudo Arroyo 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 2024.
How much traffic does NM-556 over Embudo Arroyo carry?
About 25,007 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is NM-556 over Embudo Arroyo?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).
Who owns NM-556 over Embudo Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.