55-0172 over Rio Pueblo De Taos
PoorTaos County, New Mexico · 0.5 MI W US-64 @ MP-253.4 · Structure no. 000000000007776
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 243
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
55-0172 over Rio Pueblo De Taos is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 55-0172 over Rio Pueblo De Taos in Taos County, New Mexico. It was built in 1974, 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 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 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 55-0172 over Rio Pueblo De Taos built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is 55-0172 over Rio Pueblo De Taos 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 55-0172 over Rio Pueblo De Taos carry?
About 243 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is 55-0172 over Rio Pueblo De Taos?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns 55-0172 over Rio Pueblo De Taos?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.