US Bridges

NM-556 over N Domingo Baca Arroyo

Fair

Bernalillo County, New Mexico · 0.41 MI N Paseo Del Norte · Structure no. 000000000010086

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,621
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-556 over N Domingo Baca Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying NM-556 over N Domingo Baca Arroyo in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,621 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,724 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNM-556
CrossesN Domingo Baca Arroyo
Location0.41 MI N Paseo Del Norte
RouteState Highway 556
Coordinates35.18113, -106.49642
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,621 (2023)
Projected traffic11,724 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-556 over N Domingo Baca Arroyo built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-556 over N Domingo Baca 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NM-556 over N Domingo Baca Arroyo carry?

About 8,621 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NM-556 over N Domingo Baca Arroyo?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns NM-556 over N Domingo Baca Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.