US Bridges

US-550 Nbl/Sbl over Rito De Los Pinos Wetlan

Fair

Sandoval County, New Mexico · 2.8 MI N JCT US-550/NM197 · Structure no. 000000000009141

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,001
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-550 Nbl/Sbl over Rito De Los Pinos Wetlan is a steel culvert carrying US-550 Nbl/Sbl over Rito De Los Pinos Wetlan in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,001 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,801 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS-550 Nbl/Sbl
CrossesRito De Los Pinos Wetlan
Location2.8 MI N JCT US-550/NM197
RouteU.S. Route 550
Coordinates36.04941, -106.96738
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,001 (2023)
Projected traffic6,801 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-550 Nbl/Sbl over Rito De Los Pinos Wetlan built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-550 Nbl/Sbl over Rito De Los Pinos Wetlan 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US-550 Nbl/Sbl over Rito De Los Pinos Wetlan carry?

About 5,001 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-550 Nbl/Sbl over Rito De Los Pinos Wetlan?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US-550 Nbl/Sbl over Rito De Los Pinos Wetlan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.