US Bridges

NM-555 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Colfax County, New Mexico · 9.7 MI W of JCT US-64 · Structure no. 000000000008452

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
623
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-555 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-555 over Unnamed Waterway in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 623 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNM-555
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location9.7 MI W of JCT US-64
RouteState Highway 555
Coordinates36.89534, -104.58729
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2023)
Projected traffic847 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$124,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-555 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-555 over Unnamed Waterway 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does NM-555 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-555 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NM-555 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.