NM-554 over El Rito Creek
FairPosted for loadRio Arriba County, New Mexico · Nm 554 at Milepost 12.29 · Structure no. 000000000000338
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,165
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-554 over El Rito Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NM-554 over El Rito Creek in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,584 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NM-554 over El Rito Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is NM-554 over El Rito Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does NM-554 over El Rito Creek carry?
About 1,165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-554 over El Rito Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns NM-554 over El Rito Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.