US Bridges

US-550 over Unnamed Waterway

Good

San Juan County, New Mexico · 33.6 MI N JCT US550/NM537 · Structure no. 000000000009155

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,924
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-550 over Unnamed Waterway is a steel culvert carrying US-550 over Unnamed Waterway in San Juan 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 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 5,924 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,056 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS-550
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location33.6 MI N JCT US550/NM537
RouteU.S. Route 550
Coordinates36.30733, -107.76878
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic5,924 (2023)
Projected traffic8,056 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 over Unnamed Waterway built?

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

What condition is US-550 over Unnamed Waterway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-550 over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 5,924 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-550 over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US-550 over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.