US-550 over Unnamed Waterway
FairSandoval County, New Mexico · 6.1 MI NW of JCT NM-96 · Structure no. 000000000007061
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,662
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-550 over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying US-550 over Unnamed Waterway in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 56 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 6 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 5,662 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-550 over Unnamed Waterway built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US-550 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US-550 over Unnamed Waterway carry?
About 5,662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is US-550 over Unnamed Waterway?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US-550 over Unnamed Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.