55-Z023 over Rio Santa Barbara
PoorClosed to trafficTaos County, New Mexico · 0.30 MI E of NM-76 · Structure no. 000000000007760
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
55-Z023 over Rio Santa Barbara is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 55-Z023 over Rio Santa Barbara in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 51 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 55-Z023 over Rio Santa Barbara built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is 55-Z023 over Rio Santa Barbara 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does 55-Z023 over Rio Santa Barbara carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is 55-Z023 over Rio Santa Barbara?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 55-Z023 over Rio Santa Barbara?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.