NM-554 over Unnamed Waterway
GoodRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 0.64 MI NE of US-84 · Structure no. 000000000002993
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,165
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NM-554 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying NM-554 over Unnamed Waterway in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 83 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 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 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,584 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 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-554 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is NM-554 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does NM-554 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 1,165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is NM-554 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns NM-554 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.