US-550 over Kutz Canyon
FairSan Juan County, New Mexico · 2.9 MI S of JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000008244
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 374 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,535
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-550 over Kutz Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-550 over Kutz Canyon in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 78 years old, older 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 5 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 6,535 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,887 by 2043. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Kutz Canyon built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is US-550 over Kutz Canyon 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US-550 over Kutz Canyon carry?
About 6,535 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US-550 over Kutz Canyon?
The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns US-550 over Kutz Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.