NM-554 over Unnamed Waterway
FairRio Arriba County, New Mexico · 3.55 MI E of JCT US-84 · Structure no. 000000000002995
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 12 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, 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 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.
It carries about 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,584 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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.
What condition is NM-554 over Unnamed Waterway 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 April 2024.
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 80 ft (24.5 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.