US Bridges

US-550 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 24.4 MI NW of JCT I-25 · Structure no. 000000000007550

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,416
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-550 over Unnamed Waterway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-550 over Unnamed Waterway in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 46 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 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 5,416 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,365 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-550
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location24.4 MI NW of JCT I-25
RouteU.S. Route 550
Coordinates35.55578, -106.79729
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,416 (2023)
Projected traffic7,365 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$521,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-550 over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US-550 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-550 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 5,416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-550 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US-550 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.