US-550 over Rio Puerco
GoodSandoval County, New Mexico · 9.7 Miles S of Nm 197 · Structure no. 000000000009138
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 286 ft
- 3 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 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 5,348 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,273 by 2043. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is US-550 over Rio Puerco 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 August 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 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US-550 over Rio Puerco?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.