US-550 over Rio Grande River
GoodSandoval County, New Mexico · 1.4 M N JCT I-25/US-550 · Structure no. 000000000009788
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 689 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 536
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-550 over Rio Grande River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-550 over Rio Grande River in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 536 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 689 ft (210.1 m) long and 62 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-550 over Rio Grande River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-550 over Rio Grande River 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 Grande River carry?
About 536 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is US-550 over Rio Grande River?
The structure is 689 ft (210.1 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns US-550 over Rio Grande River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.