NM-555 over Dillon Creek
GoodColfax County, New Mexico · 1.3 MI W of JCT LOOP-17 · Structure no. 000000000008479
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 623
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-555 over Dillon Creek is a steel culvert carrying NM-555 over Dillon Creek in Colfax County, New Mexico. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-555 over Dillon Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-555 over Dillon 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NM-555 over Dillon Creek carry?
About 623 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-555 over Dillon Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NM-555 over Dillon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.