US-550 over Rio Puerco
FairSandoval County, New Mexico · 10.7 Mi. S of Nm 197 · Structure no. 000000000009137
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,348
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-550 over Rio Puerco is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-550 over Rio Puerco in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,348 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,273 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 US-550 over Rio Puerco built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-550 over Rio Puerco 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US-550 over Rio Puerco carry?
About 5,348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-550 over Rio Puerco?
The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US-550 over Rio Puerco?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.