US Bridges

US-550 over Arroyo Ojito

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 17.8 MI NW of JCT I-25 · Structure no. 000000000007383

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,379
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-550 over Arroyo Ojito is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-550 over Arroyo Ojito in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 50 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 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 27,379 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,235 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-550
CrossesArroyo Ojito
Location17.8 MI NW of JCT I-25
RouteU.S. Route 550
Coordinates35.49601, -106.72987
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,379 (2023)
Projected traffic37,235 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-550 over Arroyo Ojito built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US-550 over Arroyo Ojito 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-550 over Arroyo Ojito carry?

About 27,379 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-550 over Arroyo Ojito?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US-550 over Arroyo Ojito?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.