US Bridges

US-550 over Game Pass

Fair

San Juan County, New Mexico · US 550 Mm 171.1 · Structure no. 000000000009283

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,176
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-550 over Game Pass is a concrete culvert carrying US-550 over Game Pass in San Juan County, New Mexico. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,176 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,199 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-550
CrossesGame Pass
LocationUS 550 Mm 171.1
RouteU.S. Route 550
Coordinates36.95507, -107.88712
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,176 (2023)
Projected traffic15,199 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Game Pass built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-550 over Game Pass 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does US-550 over Game Pass carry?

About 11,176 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-550 over Game Pass?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US-550 over Game Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.