US Bridges

NM-567 over Rio Grande

Poor

Taos County, New Mexico · 6.1 MI JCT NM-68/NM-570 · Structure no. 000000000005826

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
437
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NM-567 over Rio Grande is a steel truss - thru carrying NM-567 over Rio Grande in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 437 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNM-567
CrossesRio Grande
Location6.1 MI JCT NM-68/NM-570
RouteState Highway 567
CountyTaos County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates36.33607, -105.73373
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2023)
Projected traffic594 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$206,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NM-567 over Rio Grande built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is NM-567 over Rio Grande in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does NM-567 over Rio Grande carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NM-567 over Rio Grande?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns NM-567 over Rio Grande?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.